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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL –MAY 27, 20145 <br />Councilmember McClung <br />stated he was concerned with the encroachment and suggested the <br />applicants pursue a two car garage to reduce the impact on the adjacent trail easement. <br />Councilmember Holden <br />questioned how the applicant would like the Council to proceed with <br />this matter. <br />City Planner Streff <br />indicated the applicant would be in favor of resubmitting their request at a <br />future meeting. <br />Councilmember McClung <br />questioned if the applicant had other plans that would not encroach so <br />far into the trail easement. <br />Kyle Irestone <br />, 1850 Venus Avenue, discussed his options, reiterating that his lot was considered <br />a corner lot. He explained that if his lot was reviewed as a typical lot, the request would be within <br />the setback standards for an R-1 lot. He discussed his reasoning for wanting to eliminate the tuck <br />under garage noting his pipes had froze this past winter and his bedrooms were quite cold. He <br />commented the three car garage was requested to allow for a staircase to get from the garage into <br />the home. <br />Mayor Grant <br />commented the Council was concerned about the proposed level of the <br />encroachment into the trail easement. He stated the Council may be willing to consider some <br />level of encroachment, but did not support the present request. He suggested the applicant <br />consider a deep two car garage as this would lessen the encroachment. <br />MOTION:Councilmember Holdenmoved and Councilmember Holmesseconded a <br />motion to table action on this item.The motion carried (5-0). <br />