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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—February 22, 2010 5 4. Consent Calendar (continued) C. Approve Resolution 2010-008; Appointing Samuel Scott to Fulfill the Remaining Year of Janet Stodola's First Term on the Planning Commission - MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar and to authorize execution of all necessary documents contained therein. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). 5. PULLED CONSENT ITEMS None. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Approve Resolution 2010-007; Approving Planning Case 10-002 for a Minor Subdivision and Lost Consolidation at 1225 Amble Road, Based on the Findings of Fact and the Submitted Plans as Amended by the Conditions in the February 22, 2010,Report to the City Council City Planner Meagan Beekman stated the applicant is the owner of 1219 Amble Road and is requesting that the lot located at 1225 Amble Road be subdivided into two parcels and that each parcel be consolidated with the adjacent lots located at 1229 and 1219 Amble Road. The home located at 1225 Amble Road would be demolished, but the garage would remain intact and would become an accessory structure to the home at 1229 Amble Road. This accessory structure is allowed and the owner would not exceed the City's current regulations regarding accessory structures. The result of this application would be a net reduction of one lot. The applicant is also requesting a vacation of certain drainage and utility easements that run along the property lines at 122.5 Amble Road. A public hearing is required because of the request to vacate the easements. Councilmember Holden asked if any park dedication fees would be applied. City Planner Beekman stated there would not be any park dedication fees because this is a net reduction of one lot. Councilmember Grant asked if there were any implications regarding future or past PMP projects in terms of the number of residential equivalent units. City Planner Beekman stated the homes in this area are on a private drive and do not have frontage on Amble Drive. Civil Engineer Kristine Giga stated she would look into the Assessment Policy to see how properties on private drives are addressed. Mayor Harpstead opened the public hearing at 7:37 p.m. Mayor Harpstead closed the public hearing at 7:3 8 p.m.