7A, PC 08-003, Christensen Prelim Plat and FInal Plat

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Findinl!s of Fact The Planning Commission offers the following nine findings of fact for review: Zoning Code Findings: 1. The lot layouts in the preliminary and fmal plat proposal meet or exceed all of the requirements of the underlying R-l Zone, including minimum lot size, lot width, and lot depth. 2. All four lots are capable of accommodating a detached single family dwelling that meets all required setbacks and coverage limits without any additional variances. 3. No zoning variances are anticipated when each of the lots are developed. Subdivision Ordinance Findings: 4. The proposed lot layouts meet or exceed all of the requirements of the City of Arden Hills Subdivision Code. 5. All four lots are adjacent to the Hamline Avenue right-of-way and capable of supporting separate driveways. 6. The drainage areas and stormwater pond areas are included in a drainage easement that will be dedicated to the City and/or Rice Creek Watershed District. 7. The park dedication fee applies to this subdivision and shall be set by the City Council. 8. The plat has been submitted to the Rice Creek Watershed District for review. 9. No subdivision variances are required for this application. Recommendation The Planning Commission reviewed Planning Case 08-003 and recommends approval (5-0) of the Preliminary and Final Plat based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans as amended by the following ten conditions: 1. The road access locations to Hamline Avenue shall be subj ect to approval from the Public Works Director. 2. Final grading and erosion control plans for each lot shall be subject to approval by the City Engineer and the Rice Creek Watershed District prior to the issuance of building permits or grading. 3. The lots shall not be graded or cleared prior to the issuance of building or grading permits for a particular lot. 4. A tree survey and mitigation plans in accordance with any regulations regarding tree preservation shall be submitted prior to the issuance of any building or grading permits. 5. The utility plans for each lot shall be subject to approval by the City Engineer and Public Works Director prior to the issuance of any building permits. 6. The applicant shall obtain all necessary permits from the Rice Creek Watershed District, Ramsey County, the Metropolitan Council, the State of Minnesota \\Metro-inet.us\ardenhi//sIPlanninglPlanning Cases\2008\08-003 Christensen Estates Preliminary and Final Plat (PC APPROVED)\022508- CC Report - Christensen Estates Plat.doc Page 4 of5