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MEMORANDUM
DATE:
June 25, 2007
CC Agenda Item 4.D
TO:
Mayor & City Council
James Lehnhoff, City Plarmerf
Planning Case #: 07-010
Conditional Use Permit Amendment & Variance
Celestica, Inc (Charles Patterson)
4300 West Round Lake Road
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Request
Motion to Approve Planning Case 07-010 for a Conditional Use Permit Amendment and
Variance at 4300 West Round Lake Road Based on the Findings of Fact and the Submitted Plans
as Amended by the Ten Conditions in the June 25,2007, Planning Case Report.
Backl!:round
The applicants have requested a CUP amendment to add 74 new parking stalls to the south
parking lot of 4300 West Round Lake Road to create a total of 482 parking stalls. The property
is currently operating under a conditional use permit; therefore, an amendment to the CUP is
required to modify the site layout.
The CUP application also includes two variance requests. The first variance request is to
encroach 11.28 feet into the 20 foot southern side yard parking lot setback. The second variance
request is to reduce the minimum landscaped area from 35 percent to 34.5 percent. The
variances are contingent upon each other and approval of the CUP amendment. On behalf of
Celestica, ProTerra Design has submitted a letter explaining the background of the project and
variance requests (Attachment 3D-I of the report to the Planning Commission). The letter also
addresses the required variance review criteria.
The southern edge of the property near the proj ect area currently has a six to eight foot high berm
with 30 mature trees. The applicant is proposing to remove the entire berm and relocate the
existing trees to the south side of the expanded parking lot. Due to the small remaining setback
(8.72 feet) between the lot line and the edge ofthe parking lot, there would not be sufficient
space to effectively relocate all of the trees onto the Celestica side ofthe property line. The
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applicant is proposing to relocate the trees to the adjacent property to the south, which is 1987
Gateway Boulevard. Although the adjacent property is a legally separate property, both
properties are owned by Arden Hills Industrial, LLC.
In order to protect the relocated landscaping from future development, the applicant, in
conjunction with the property owner, is proposing to create a landscape easement on 1987
Gateway Boulevard. This proposal would provide essentially the same amount of vegetative
screening before and after the expansion, assuming the trees survive the transition. A condition
in the CUP amendment requires the property owner to create the landscaping easement, and the
easement could only be vacated with permission from the City Council. The easement would not
be dedicated to the City, and it would be privately maintained.
Finally, along with the parking lot expansion, the applicant will be revamping the stormwater
management system to accommodate the existing and proposed expanded parking area. During
the preparation of the parking lot expansion plans, the applicant discovered that the stormwater
system had not.been properly installed when the property was developed in 1996 and 1997. The
Rice Creek Watershed District has issued a conditional approval for the parking lot expansion,
and full approval is expected.
Findinl!s of Fact
The Planning Commission offers the following twenty fmdings of fact for review:
1. Celestica's use of the property is a conforming use in the Gateway Business Zone.
2. There are currently 408 parking spaces on the property.
3. Based on the number of employees, the Zoning Code would require 450 parking spaces
on the property. The property is currently not conforming to the parking regulations in
the Zoning Code.
4. The applicant is proposing to add 74 parking spaces for a total of 482 parking spaces,
which would bring the property into conformance with the Zoning Code in terms of
parking requirements.
5. The proposed parking expansion would encroach 11.28 feet into the required 20 foot side
yard parking lot setback thereby reducing the setback to 8.72 feet.
6. The proposed parking expansion would decrease the landscaped area on the lot from 38
percent to 34.5 percent, which is .5 percentage points below the 35 percent minimum
landscaping area requirement.
7. The two new proposed lighting poles will match the existing light poles, and the light
source will be hooded as required by the Zoning Code.
On the Conditional Use Permit Evaluation Criteria:
8. The parking expansion will not impact traffic conditions; however, it will reduce parking
congestion on the site and likely eliminate the need for off-site parking.
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9. The expanded parking will not produce any permanent increase in noise, glare, odors,
vibration, smoke, dust, air pollution, heat, liquid or solid waste, or other nuisance
characteristics.
10. The expanded parking will have a positive impact on the property's drainage and
stormwater management. The revamped stormwater ponds will accommodate the
existing and proposed parking areas as well as correct a previous faulty installation. The
Rice Creek Watershed District has issued a conditional approval to the stormwater plan.
11. The expanded parking will not change the population density ofthe property. The
expanded parking is for existing employees.
12. It is unlikely that the expanded parking will negatively impact the character ofthe
neighborhood; be incompatible with adjacent land uses and structures; or will negatively
impact adjoining land values. The relocated landscaping may have some short-term
impacts, but it is unlikely to have any long-term negative visual impacts.
13. The park dedication fee does not apply.
14. The expanded parking will not inhibit orderly development of the GB zone.
On the Variance Evaluation Criteria:
15. Given the permitted uses in the GB Zone, it may be difficult to put the building to full
reasonable use without adequate on-site parking.
16. As the applicant notes in the variance letter, the stormwater regulations have increased
over time, which has made it difficult to expand parking toward Round Lake Road due to
land requirements for the stormwater pond. While the heightened stormwater regulations
have made somewhat of a unique situation on the property, the proposed parking
expansion may go beyond the actual parking need for the building and property size.
17. The loss of property for Gateway Court, which occurred after this property was
developed, has created somewhat of a unique situation due to the loss of developable land
area. This change to the property line caused the building to exceed the structure
coverage limit for the lot and reduced the amount ofland that could be converted to
parking.
18. While the landscaping plan may need to be modified, the parking expansion is unlikely to
significantly impact the character of the neighborhood. The parking expansion is near an
existing parking lot and is not highly visible from Round Lake Road.
19. The expansion is not based on economic considerations alone. The proposal addresses
additional stormwater concerns and removes the need for off-site parking.
20. Parking is a permitted use in the GB Zone.
Recommendation
The Planning Commission reviewed Planning Case 07-010 and unanimously recommends
approval of the CUP Amendment and Variance based on the findings offact and the submitted
plans as amended by the following ten conditions:
1. The project shall be completed in accordance with the plans submitted as amended by
the conditions of approval. Any significant changes to these plans, as determined by
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the City Planner, shall require review and approval by the Planning Commission and
City Council.
2. The applicant shall supply the required number of ADA parking spots.
3. The applicant shall comply with the City Engineer's memo dated May 21, 2007, prior
to any site preparation or grading.
4. The applicant shall obtain all necessary permits from the Rice Creek Watershed
District, MPCA, and other governmental entities and provide the City with copies of
such permits prior to the start of any site preparation or issuance of any permits.
5. Any deciduous trees that do not survive the tree relocation shall be replaced with
another deciduous tree that is at least 2 caliper inches. Any coniferous trees that do
not survive the relocation shall be replaced with another coniferous tree that is at least
six feet tall. The replacement tree species and location shall be subject to City
Planner and City Forester approval. There shall be no net loss in the number of trees.
6. The applicant shall submit a $2500 financial surety to the City to ensure the viability
of the relocated trees and, if necessary, to ensure the replacement of any trees that do
not survive. The escrow shall be retained by the City for at least one year after the
completion of the project. The escrow shall only be released upon successful
inspection of the trees by the City Planner and City Forester. The inspection shall
only take place during the growing season.
7. Any other dead or dying trees on the property shall be replaced upon completion of
the proj ect and prior to the release of the financial surety.
8. Any excess dirt shall be removed from the property within two weeks of completing
the proj ect. Permanently storing or dumping the dirt on the subj ect property shall not
be permitted without prior approval from the City. .
9. The City Attorney shall draft a conditional use permit amendment that shall be signed
by the applicant prior to the start of any site preparation or issuance of any permits.
10. The property owner shall create an adequate landscape easement at 1987 Gateway
Boulevard for the displaced trees from 4300 West Round Lake Road.
Options
1. Approve the proposal as submitted.
2. Approve the proposal with conditions.
3. Deny the application with reasons for denial. If the City denies the petitioners request, "... it
must state in writing the reasons for the denial at the time it denies the request."
4. Table for additional information.
Deadline for Al!:encv Actions
The City of Arden Hills received the completed application for this request on March 23, 2007;
however, the applicant modified the application and added a variance request after the initial
submission. The modified application was completed on May 29, 2007. Pursuant to Minnesota
State Statutes, the City must act on this request by July 29,2007 (60 days), unless the city
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provides the petitioner with written reasons for and additional 60 day review period. The City
may, with the consent of the applicant, extend the review period beyond the initial 120 days.
Attachments
4D-1
4D-2
4D-3
Draft Planning Commission Minutes
Conditional Use Permit Amendment
June 6, 2007, Report to the Planning Commission-
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Attachment 4D-l
Draft Planning Commission
Meeting Minutes
From June 6, 2007
June 25, 2007, City Council Meeting
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D. PLANNING CASE #07-010 - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENTAND
VARIANCE: CELESTICA: 4300 WEST ROUND LAKE ROAD - PUBLIC
HEARING
Mr. Lehnhoff stated the applicants have requested a Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
Amendment to add 74 new parking spaces at 4300 West Round Lake Road. The
applicants have also submitted a variance request to encroach on the 20 foot parking lot
setback and to exceed the 65 percent impervious coverage limit by .5 percentage points.
Although staff is recommending approval of the overall concept, staff is reluctant to
support approval of moving most of the displaced 30 trees to the adjoining property.
While there should be some landscaping and trees between the two parking lots, staff is
recommending that the landscaping plan be amended to keep most or all of the trees on
the Celestica property. This could be done through a combination of relocating of trees
to other parts of the property and by eliminating some of the proposed parking spaces to
create landscaped islands or peninsulas. Since the applicant has indicated that only 450
spaces are needed, some of the 482 parking spaces could potentially be removed.
Eliminating some of the parking along the southern property line would also reduce the
intensity of the setback encroachment and loss oflandscaped area. However, limiting the
parking would limit the size ofthe business.
Staff recommended approval subject to the following conditions:
1. The project shall be completed in accordance with the plans submitted as amended by
the conditions of approval. Any significant changes to these plans, as determined by
the City Planner, shall require review and approval of by the Planning Commission
and City Council.
2. The applicant shall supply the required number of ADA parking spots.
3. The applicant shall comply with the City Engineer's memo dated May 21, 2007, prior
to any site preparation or grading.
4. The applicant shall obtain all necessary permits from the Rice Creek Watershed
District, MPCA, and other governmental entities and provide the City with copies of
such permits prior to the start of any site preparation or issuance of any permits.
5. The applicant shall amend the landscaping plan to keep all 30 displaced trees on the
4300 West Round Lake Road property. The revised landscaping plan shall be subject
to City Planner and City Forester approval prior to the issuance of any building
permits.
6. Any deciduous trees that do not survive the tree relocation shall be replaced with
another deciduous tree that is at least 2 caliper inches. Any coniferous trees that do
not survive the relocation shall be replaced with another coniferous trees that is at
least six feet tall. The replacement tree species and location shall be subject to City
Planner and City Forester approval. There shall be no net loss in the number oftrees.
7. The applicant shall submit a $2500 financial surety to the City to ensure the viability
of the relocated trees and, if necessary, to ensure the replacement of any trees that do
not survive. The escrow shall be retained by the City for at least one year after the
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completion of the project. The escrow shall only be released upon successful
inspection of the trees by the City Planner and City Forester. The inspection shall
only take place during the growing season.
8. Any other dead or dying trees on the property shall be replaced upon completion of
the project and prior to the release of the financial surety.
9. Any excess dirt shall be removed from the property within two weeks of completing
the project. Permanently storing or dumping the dirt on the subject property shall not
be permitted without prior approval from the City.
10. The City Attorney shall draft a conditional use permit that shall be signed by the
applicant prior to the start of any site preparation or issuance of any permits.
Commissioner Zimmerman asked if they had calculated what the maximum number of
parking spaces were needed. Mr. Lehnhoff responded it was variable because there were
two uses in the building (office/warehouse).
Commissioner Zimmerman asked if the berm was specified as part of the landscape plan
when originally constructed and if they moved the berm would that modify the existing
landscaping plan. Mr. Lehnhoff responded it likely was on the original landscaping plan,
but it is ok to modify the original plan because they were asking for a Conditional Use
Permit Amendment.
Commissioner Larson asked if they would want to guarantee the relocated trees make it
through a couple of years and replace them if they do not. Mr. Lehnhoff responded that
the recommended conditions do include a one year guarantee requirement, but they could
change the one year condition to a two year condition.
Chair Sand opened the public hearing at 7:57 p.m. and invited anyone for or against the
Planning Case to come forward.
Alan Kretman, Engineer for the applicant, stated he was involved in the original project.
He noted the intent for the berm and landscaping was to create a visual buffer with what
was potential loading docks and the potential of a high-rise building to the south. He
indicated at the time this structure was put up, Welsh did not have control of the land in
between, so the City wanted a guarantee of a vegetative screen. He stated when the
development happened they looked at this comprehensively and that was partially why
they have come forward with wanting the variance. He stated in terms of placement of
trees on the property, there were a few locations where they could put some new trees,
but on the west side of the property, there would be slopes anywhere and while they
could put trees under the power line, Excel had certain restrictions with respect to
species. He recommended they look at an overall approach. He stated this property was
unique and they did not want to create precedence, but with this approach, he believed it
would not do that. With respect to the easement for the landscaping south of the
property, another thing that could occur was that if there was landscaping transferred to
that property, it would be their requirement to maintain it. He stated they were
suggesting that the easement probably lies with this property and they should maintain
the trees. He indicated being environmentally sensitive was important in land
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development. He believed their proposal would be a dramatic improvement with respect
to stormwater management. He noted the Rice Creek Watershed District had asked for
an easement that covered the pond areas to ensure that they are maintained. He stated
they have tried to do everything they could to be responsible in taking into account the
environmental issues. He encouraged the retention of the landscaping on the south edge
to maintain the original intent.
Commissioner Zimmerman asked if they moved the landscaping south would any of the
berm remain. Mr. Kretman responded a significant portion of the berm would be taken
out.
Mr. Kretrnan stated he had also looked at shortened parking stalls if the front end of the
vehicle was over turf. He noted this would also reduce the variance.
Commissioner Larson asked how they came to the number of parking spaces they
needed. Mr. Patterson, applicant, responded a lot of this was based on the number of
potential jobs they had. He stated they were anticipating by the end of summer to be
expanding their workforce.
Commissioner Holewa noted he had visited the site several times and they definitely
needed parking. He believed this was a responsible company. He noted over the top of
the berm on the southeast side there was buckthorn. Mr. Patterson responded this was a
natural area and there has been some trimming in the area.
Mr. Kretrnan noted currently there were a number of employees who parked off-site in
the United building parking lot. He indicated United was obtaining more tenants, which
would eliminate the overflow parking, so they needed additional parking for their
employees.
Chair Sand closed the public hearing at 8:16 p.m.
Commissioner Zimmerman stated he would hate to see Arden Hills lose a business just
because they ran out of parking spaces. He believed because they were doing the best
they could to mitigate this, he recommended they approve the additional parking spaces.
Commissioner Larson stated he would modify condition 5 to say 15, which would be half
of the trees. He asked if that could be accommodated. Mr. Kretrnan responded he could
not say for sure until he walked the site again.
Commissioner Stodola concurred if they were going to move a lot of the trees to the
front; she was concerned how viable they would be. She believed where they intended to
move the trees seemed appropriate to her.
Commissioner Larson moved, seconded by Commissioner Thompson, to recommend
approval of Planning Case 07-010 for a Conditional Use Permit Amendment and
Variance at 4300 West Round Lake Road based on the findings of fact and the submitted
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plans as amended by conditions 1-4 and 6-10 in Planning Case Report 07-010; deleting
condition 5; and add a Condition 11 that the property owner shall create an adequate
landscape easement at 1987 Gateway Boulevard for the proposed trees from 4300 West
Round Lake Road.
Commissioner Larson also stated that he would encourage the owner to relocate as many
of the trees as possible on the property while working with staff.
The motion carried unanimously (7-0).
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Attachment 4D-2
Conditional Use Permit Amendment
June 25, 2007, City Council Meeting
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT
CASE NO. 07-010
1.0 Recitals.
A. Arden Hills Industrial, LLC (the "Permittee") represents that it is the
record fee owner of the following described property situated in Ramsey
County, Minnesota, to wit (the "Property"):
Parcel 1 : The South 30 acres of the Northwest V. of Section 21, Township 30, Range 23,
except the West 884 feet thereof and except the following:
Beginning at the point on the South line of said 30 acres,
2033.0 feet East of the Southwest corner thereof; thence East
to the Southeast Corner therefore; thence North to the
Northeast corner thereof; thence West along the North line of
said 30 acres to a point 1768.0 feet East of the Northwest
corner thereof; thence South 28 degrees 41 minutes East 559.7
feet, more or less, to the point of beginning, except part
deeded to State of Minnesota in Book "1729" RCR, page 988
and Book "2033" RCR, page 528:
Parcel 2: That part of the South 30 acres of the South Half of the Northwest Quarter of
Section 21, Township 30 North, Range 23 West, Ramsey County, Minnesota, described as
follows:
Beginning at a point on a line run parallel with and distance 33
feet Easterly of Line 1 described below, distant 200 feet of
Northerly of its intersection with the East and West quarter line
of said Section 21; thence run Southeasterly to a point on said
East and West quarter line distance 220 feet Easterly of said
intersection; thence run Westerly along said East and West
quarter line for 141.92 feet; thence deflect to the right on a
non-tangential curve, concave to the Northeast, having a delta
angle of 57 degrees 43 minutes 04 seconds, a radius of 167 feet
and a chord azimuth of 335 degrees 03 minutes 51 seconds, for
168.33 feet, more or less, to an intersection with said 33 foot
parallel line; thence run Northerly on said 33 foot parallel line
for 52.28 feet to the point of beginning;
Line 1:
Beginning at a point on the North line of said Section 21, distant 1180
feet East of the Northwest corner thereof; thence run Southerly at an
angel of 75 degrees 28 minutes 41 seconds from said North section line
(measured from West to South) for 1105.99 feet; thence deflect to the
left at an angle of 17 degrees 04 minutes 13 seconds for 167.08 feet;
thence deflect to the right on an 00 degrees 44 minutes 14 seconds
curve (delta angle 07 degrees 08 minutes 33 seconds) for 968.91 feet;
thence on a tangent to said curve for 600 feet and there terminating.
Together with
That part of the South 30 acres of the South Half of the Northwest
Quarter of Section 21, Township 30 North, Range 23 West, Ramsey
County, Minnesota described as follows:
From a point on Line 1 described above, distance 499.53 feet North of
its point of termination, run Easterly at right angles to said Line 1 for
33 feet to the point of beginning; thence continue Easterly on the last
described course for 33 feet thence run Northerly parallel with said
Line 1 for 170.53 feet, more or less, to the North line of said South 30
acres; thence run West on said North line to its intersection with a line
run parallel with and distance 33 feet East of said Line 1; thence run
South on said 33 foot parallel line for 167.76 feet, more or less, to the
point of beginning.
Parcel 3:
Lot1, Block 1, Gateway Addition
Parcel 4:
Lot 2, Block 1 Gateway Addition
B. The Property is located in the Gateway Business (GB) Zoning District.
C. The City of Arden Hills has issued prior conditional use permits and
amendments to conditional use permits for the Property as contained in
Planning Case File Nos. 96-12, 97-23, 00-40, 01-08, 01-12a, 01-12b, 02-
33,06-003, and 06-019.
D. On the 29th day of May, 2007, the Permittee submitted a completed
application for review of a conditional use permit amendment that would
allow an expansion of parking facilities on portions of parcels 1 and 2.
E. At a public hearing on the 6th day of June, 2007, the Arden Hills Planning
Commission reviewed the application, the report and recommendations
of the Arden Hills City Planner, the comments made at the public
hearing, and recommended approval of the conditional use permit (the
"CUP") subject to certain conditions.
2.0 Approval of CUP. On the 25th day of June, 2007, the Arden Hills City Council
considered the recommendations of the Arden Hills City Planner, the
recommendations of the Planning Commission, the effects of the proposed CUP
on the health, safety, convenience and general welfare of the owners and
occupants of the surrounding land, and the community as a whole; and passed a
motion approving Planning Case 07-010 approving the CUP amendment and
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allowing portion of parcels 1 and 2 for the expanded parking facilities for
Celestica. The approval of the City of Arden Hills is subject to the following
conditions.
A. The Permittee shall continue to abide by the conditions of approval
for Conditional Use Permit Nos. 96-12, 97-23, 00-40, 01-08, 01-12a,
01-12b 02-33,06-003 and 06-019.
B. The project shall be completed in accordance with the plans
submitted as amended by the conditions of approval. Any significant
changes to these plans, as determined by the City Planner, shall
require review and approval by the Planning Commission and City
Council.
C. The Permittee shall provide the required number of ADA parking
spots.
D. The Permittee shall comply with the City Engineer's memo dated May
21, 2007, prior to any site preparations or grading.
E. The Permittee shall obtain all necessary permits from the Rice Creek
Watershed District, MPCA, and other governmental entities and
provide the City with copies of suck permits prior to the start of any
site preparation or issuance of any permits.
F. Any deciduous trees that do not survive the tree relocation shall be
replaced with other deciduous trees that are at least 2 caliper
inches. Any coniferous trees that do not survive the tree relocation
shall be replaced with other coniferous trees that are at least six feet
tall. The replacement tree species and location shall be subject to
the City Planner and City Forester approval. There shall be no net
loss in the number of trees.
G. The Permittee shall submit a $2500 financial surety to the City to
ensure the visibility of the trees and, if necessary, to ensure the
replacement of any trees that do not survive. The escrow shall be
retained by the City for at least one year after the completion of the
project. The escrow shall be released upon the successful inspection
of the trees by the City Planner and City Forester. The inspection
shall only take place during the growing season.
H. Any other dead or dying trees on the property shall be replaced upon
completion of the project and prior to the release of the financial
surety.
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I. Any excess dirt shall be removed from the property within two weeks
of completing the project. Permanently storing or dumping the dirt
on the subject property shall not be permitted without prior approval
from the City.
J. Permittee hereby establishes a landscaping easement over, under
and across the following portions of parcels 3 ft 4:
Beginning at the Northwest corner of said Lot 2, thence North 89
degrees, 32 minutes 52 second East, assume bearing, along the North
line of said Lot, a distance of 8.82 feet; thence South 00 degrees, 00
minutes, 00 seconds West 36.98 feet, thence North 90 degrees, 00
minutes, 00 seconds West 377.28 feet; thence North 00 degree, 00
minutes, 00 seconds East 34.00 feet to the North line of said Lot 1;
thence North 89 degrees 32 minutes, 52 seconds East along said North
line 370.00 feet to the point of beginning and there terminating.
The landscape easement shall be for the benefit of parcels 1 ft 2 and
shall not be extinguished without prior consent of the Arden Hills City
Council. The landscape easement is created specifically to facilitate the
expansion of parking on parcels 1 ft 2 and to create a replacement
landscaping area on parcels 3 ft 4. No impervious coverage or other
development shall be placed within the landscape easement. The City
shall not be responsible for maintaining the easement.
3.0 Compliance. Permittee hereby agrees to comply with the conditions of
approval for this Conditional Use Permit.
Dated this 25th day of June, 2007
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
By:
Stan Harpstead
Its: Mayor
STATE OF MINNESOTA
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COUNTY OF RAMSEY
On this _ day of ,2007, before me, a notary public within
and for said county, personally appeared Stan Harpstead, to me known to be the
Mayor of the City of Arden Hills, and he executed the foregoing instrument and
acknowledged that he executed the same by authority of and on behalf of City of
Arden Hills.
Notary Public
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Dated this _ day of
,2007
PERMITTEE
By:
Name:
Its:
STATE OF MINNESOTA
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COUNTY OF RAMSEY
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On this _ day of ,2007, before me, a notary public within
and for said county, personally appeared , to me known to be
the President of Permittee, or the of the Permittee, a Minnesota
corporation, and s/he executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged that s/he
executed the same by authority of and on behalf of the corporation.
Notary Public
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Attachment 4D-3
Report to the Planning Commission
From June 6, 2007.
Available online at:
hUn: / /www.cLarden-hills.mn.us/nlanningcases
June 25, 2007, City Council Meeting