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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—AUGUST 27, 2012 5 Community Development Intern Horton stated that the applicant submitted a formal letter addressing all of these criteria. Councilmember Holden questioned if staff has reviewed the criteria to ensure they are within the law. Community Development Intern Horton stated that staff has reviewed the criteria and it is acceptable. Mayor Grant inquired if the applicant's neighbors have seen the site plan and if they have made any comments. Community Development Intern Horton stated that all three abutting neighbors have signed a letter approving the proposed site plan, as has the homeowners association. Councilmember Holden inquired how many other parcels in the area have landscaping that is below the 65 percent. Community Development Intern Horton noted that the Hunter's Park development was developed as a PUD in the R-3 district. The majority of the lots are nonconforming, under the 11,000 square foot minimum, and this particular property's lot size is 8,250 square feet. However, there is a lot of common green space in the development. Within the 25 acre development, about seven acres are green space shared by the community. Councilmember Holden questioned if the City would be setting a precedence by approving this variance with the landscape reduction. Community Development Intern Horton stated that any variance would have to go before the Council. Mayor Grant asked if staff would make a determination if there was any sizable change in the plan, and if there was a change, would it go back to the Planning Commission and subsequently to the Council. Community Development Intern Horton noted that any substantial change would go back to the Council for approval. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Werner seconded a motion to approve Planning Case 912-013 for a Variance at 1185 Benton Way. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 10. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND STAFF UPDATES