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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION December 4, 20135 Commissioner Thompson questioned what the height of the new garage would be. City Planner Streff explained that the new garage would be 12 feet 9 inches in height along Lake Johanna Boulevard, which is the height of the existing garage. Commissioner Thompson questioned if the proposed building materials for the garage would match the house. City Planner Streff reported the homeowners would be updating the home to match the proposed building materials that would be used on the garage. Scott BarsnessOtogawa-Anschel Design and Build , , explained how the proposed garage would be refinished. He clarified that the lower portion of the garage would remain in place. The structural concerns were with the second level. He noted a steel beam would be added for support. The proposed building materials were then addressed. Chair Larson reported the applicant was obligated to match or complement the garage building materials to the principle structure. He recommended the applicant review this matter further with staff. Commissioner Bartel expressed concern with the proposed expansion of the garage given the fact the property was on a lake lot. Commissioner Zimmerman appreciated the use of impervious pavers and that the rainwater would be collected for landscaping purposes. Commissioner Stodola stated the aging housing stock in Arden Hills would require updates similar to what was being proposed by the applicant. She encouraged the Commission to be flexible given the fact the City had a large number of non-conforming structure. She supported the proposed design and improvements. Commissioner Scott moved and Commissioner Zimmerman seconded a motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 13-020 for a Variance at 3324 Lake Johanna Boulevard based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans, as amended by the four (4) conditions in the December 4, 2013, report to the Planning Commission. The motion carried unanimously (6-0). Planning Case 13-021; PUD Amendment and Site Plan Review; Boston Scientific; B. 4100 Hamline Avenue N Public Hearing Chair Larson recused himself from discussion on this planning case as his firm was the architect for this project. Community Development Intern Bachler stated that Boston Scientific is requesting a Master Plan PUD (10th) Amendment and Site Plan Review to construct a 1,310 square foot addition to the west side of Building 14, which is located in the northwest quadrant of the Boston Scientific Campus. Building 14 is also identified on the campus Master Plan as Building N. The purpose of