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<br />Findinl!s of Fact <br /> <br />Zoning Code Findings: <br />1. The lot layouts in the preliminary and final plat proposal meet or exceed all of the <br />requirements of the underlying R-I Zone, including minimum lot size, lot width, and <br />lot depth. <br />2. All four lots are capable of accommodating a detached single family dwelling that <br />meets all required setbacks and coverage limits without any additional variances. <br />3. No zoning variances are anticipated when each ofthe lots are developed. <br /> <br />Subdivision Ordinance Findings: <br />4. The proposed lot layouts meet or exceed all of the requirements of the City of Arden <br />Hills Subdivision Code except for the drainage and utility easement requirement. <br />5. The plans include a ten foot wide drainage and utility easement adjacent to the <br />Hamline Avenue right-of-way. A twelve foot wide drainage and utility easement is <br />required. <br />6. All four lots are adjacent to the Hamline Avenue right-of-way and capable of <br />supporting separate driveways. <br />7. The final utility plans are subject to City Engineer and Public Works approval prior to <br />any work being done on the property. <br />8. The drainage areas and stormwater pond areas are included in a drainage easement <br />that will be dedicated to the City and/or Rice Creek Watershed District. <br />9. The park dedication fee applies to this subdivision and shall be set by the City <br />Council. <br />10. The plat has been submitted to the Rice Creek Watershed District for review. <br />11. No subdivision variances are required for this application. <br /> <br />Staff Recommendation <br /> <br />Based on the findings of fact, the Preliminary Plat is in substantial conformance with the Zoning <br />and Subdivision regulations. Therefore, Staff is recommending approval of the Preliminary Plat <br />of Christensen Estates subject to the following nine conditions: <br />1. The road access locations to Hamline Avenue shall be subject to approval from the <br />Public Works Director. <br />2. Pinal grading and erosion control plans for each lot shall be subject to approval by the <br />City Engineer prior to the issuance of building permits. <br />3. The utility plans for each lot shall be subject to approval by the City Engineer and <br />Public Works Director prior to the issuance of any building permits. <br />4. The final plat shall provide a minimum twelve foot wide drainage and utility <br />easement adjacent to the Hamline Avenue right-of-way. <br /> <br />City of Arden Hills <br />Planning Commission Meetingfor Julyll, 2007 <br /> <br /> <br />\\Metro-inet.uslardenhillslPlanninglPlanning Cases\2007\07-015 Christensen Estates Plat (COMPLETE)\071107 - PC Report - Christensen <br />Estates Plat.doc <br /> <br />Page 7 of9 <br />