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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL –MAY 27, 20144 1.That 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. 2.That the applicant shall obtain a Grading and Erosion Control Permit from the City before the building permit is issued. 3.That the final grade of the lot including the grade of the existing driveway shall be approved by the City. The final grade shall match the character of the neighborhood and the existing grade along the front of the home. 4.That grading shall not be allowed outside the property boundary lines without consent from the adjacent property owner. 5.That a tree preservation plan and financial surety or escrow for these improvements shall be submitted to the City before the building permit is issued. 6.That the structure shall conform to all other regulations in the City Code. That a building permit for the construction of the garage and a zoning permit for the construction of the driveway shall be required. 7.That the exterior façade of the addition and the existing garage area shall be the same color and use the same construction materials as the existing structure. The final façade shall be approved by the City Planner. Councilmember Holden questioned if staff received any complaints from homeowners that lived by trails. Community Development Director Hutmacher stated she was not aware of any complaints. Parks and Recreation Manager Olson commented that staff does not generally receive more trail complaints fromresident homeowners living by a trail. Councilmember Holden did not support the applicant imposing on the setback for the proposed garage expansion. She suggested the homeowner pursue a two car garage expansion. Councilmember Holmes questioned if the requested variance was in harmony with the purposes and intent of the ordinance. She believed space was needed for the trail and for this reason, she could not support the homeowner be encroaching into the setback. Mayor Grant believed the property could be put to use in a reasonable manner. It was his opinion that a three car garage was not necessary when the applicant already had a two car garage. He did not believe the Council had to approve the maximum request because the applicant wanted to expand their property. Councilmember Werner stated tuck under garages were built in the 60’s and 70’s. He believed this was a safety issue given the fact that bedrooms were located directly above the garage. He explainedhe would support the variance request as it would eliminate the tuck under garage. Councilmember Holden agreed tuck under garages were a concern, however, she could not overlook the encroachment on the trail.