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6. Park Dedication (1130.08 Subd 2) For a subdivision that results in new dwelling units in excess of four units per acre, Section 1130.08 Subd. 2 of the Subdivision Ordinance permits the City to require the applicants to dedicate up to ten percent of the buildable land area in the subdivision or to pay a park dedication fee of up to ten percent of the property's land value at the time the final plat is approved. According to information provided by the applicant, the current value of the property has been determined to be $750,000. In 2009, Ramsey County assigned an assessed value of approximately $710,000. State Statutes require the City to use the value of the property prior to development when determining park dedication requirements. This means that the park dedication requirement, if it were paid in a fee, would be an estimated $75,000. In order to meet this obligation, the applicants have proposed to construct a 1,680 foot sidewalk along the south side of County Road F across the length of their property and connecting to the existing sidewalk at the entrance to Land O' Lakes. This would create a pedestrian connection to Lexington Avenue and complete a gap in the City's sidewalk system. Moreover, the City Council and staff were concerned about the inadequate pedestrian access to this property from Lexington Avenue or other parks. This sidewalk helps to alleviate those concerns. The cost of the sidewalk is currently estimated at approximately $85,000; however, the details of the trail that will impact the final cost and are still being negotiated with the County. At this time, staff anticipates the developer will cover the gap between the park dedication requirement and the cost of the sidewalk. 7. Additional Review A. Building Official, Fire Marshal, Public Works Director, and Civil Engineer The Building Official, Fire Marshal, Public Works Director, and City Engineer have reviewed the application and do not have any objections to the proposed project. The Public Works Director and City Engineer are recommending an eight foot wide trail, rather than a six foot trail, as proposed by the developer. All final grading and utility plans will be subject to the Engineer approval prior to the issuance of any permits. All final plans will be subject to the Fire Marshal approval prior to the issuance of any permits. B. Ramsey County Review Ramsey County has reviewed the application and offered comments regarding the proposed trail. Ramsey County is recommending an eight foot wide trail with a four foot boulevard for the majority of the length of the trail. The applicant is aware of these comments. Due to the terrain, utilities, and costs, negotiations with the County are ongoing. Any trail will need to be approved by Ramsey County prior to the issuance of any building permits. City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for December 9, 2009 IlMetro-inet.uslardenhillslPlanninglPlanning Cases 12009109-02] Arden Village PUD, Plat, Rezoning (Pending) U2-09-09- PC Report -Arden Village.doc Page 10 of 14