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<br />wanted to retain a two access driveway and <br />permitted when the dwelling was constructed. <br /> <br />a crushed rock surface, which was not <br />Both of these variances were approved. <br /> <br />Vacation <br /> <br />As part of the Royal Oaks Planned Unit Development that was approved in August, an <br />unused pedestrian walkway easement needed to be vacated. The trail along the western <br />portion of the property was then to be dedicated to the City. Since this development will <br />not be moving forward, the vacation may not be completed at this time. <br /> <br />Upcoming Year <br /> <br />As noted above, five planning cases will be carried over into 2007. These planning cases <br />include two final plat reviews, a final PUD review for the office development at the <br />intersection ofI-35W and 1-694, and an updated Master Plan for northwestern College. <br /> <br />In addition to the normal planning cases, the City will also begin work on the 2008 <br />Comprehensive Plan and continue work on the TCAAP development project. As time <br />permits, additional review and updating of the Zoning Code may take place. While 2006 <br />was a busy year, it appears as though 2007 will be even busier! <br /> <br />Buildinl! <br /> <br />A total of 55 I building permits were issued in 2006. There were also a total of947 <br />plumbing, water, sewer, mechanical, fire, zoning, and sign permits, combined, issued for <br />the year. <br /> <br />The total construction value for all building permits issued in 2006 was $20,055,349, <br />with a total of $325,964 collected in permit fees. <br /> <br />Eight new homes were constructed in 2006 with a total value of$3,767,881, and an <br />average value of$470,985. <br /> <br />Notable commercial construction included: <br />. Boston Scientific $3,292,212 (interior remodeling of 4100 Hamline Ave) <br />. Boston Scientific $1,160,000 (addition 4100 Hamline Ave) <br />. Bethel University $ 542,336 (Dorm remodel 3900 Bethel Drive) <br />. Northwestern College $ 22,000 (remodel 3003 Snelling Ave N) <br /> <br />City of Arden Hills <br />City Council Meeting <br />January 29, 2007 <br /> <br />\\Metro-inet.us\ardenhillsIPlanning\Community DevelopmentlCouncil Agenda ItemslCommunity Development Year in Review memo to council /_ <br />24~07.doc <br /> <br />Page 6 of 10 <br />