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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JULY 28, 2014 10 <br /> City Planner Streff commented that the conditions for approval state that no living quarters were <br /> allowed in the garage. <br /> MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Werner seconded a <br /> motion to approve Planning Case 14-017 for two (2) variances in order to <br /> reconstruct the nonconforming accessory structure located at 3441 Lake <br /> Johanna Boulevard with minor modifications to the location and roofline <br /> based the findings of fact, the ten (10) conditions and the submitted plans as <br /> presented in the July 28,2014,Report to the City Council. <br /> Councilmember Holmes thanked the applicants for adjusting their plans and reducing the <br /> variances requested. She commended staff, the Planning Commission, and the applicants for their <br /> efforts on this project. She indicated that she supported Planning Case 14-017. <br /> Councilmember Werner discussed the letters of support and noted that he would also be <br /> supporting the variance request. <br /> Mayor Grant stated that he would be willing to support the expansion of the nonconforming use <br /> given the fact that it was a minor expansion. <br /> The motion carried (5-0). <br /> 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS <br /> None. <br /> 10. COUNCIL COMMENTS <br /> Councilmember Werner reported that he received a complaint from a resident in the Valentine <br /> Hills neighborhood regarding the number of geese in the area. He noted that there was a recent <br /> newspaper article on managing the population of geese in the metro area cities. <br /> Councilmember Holmes discussed the park bench donations approved this evening and <br /> encouraged residents to consider donating to the Arden Hills Foundation. <br /> Mayor Grant commented that he received a complaint regarding boating on Lake Johanna. He <br /> stated that he would be following up on this concern. <br /> Mayor Grant requested comment from staff on the upcoming election. <br /> City Clerk Dietl reported that the primary election is August 12th and the general election is <br /> November 4th. She stated that the Mayor and two Council seats would be voted on this year. <br /> Candidates interested in serving on the City Council could file Affidavits of Candidacy at City <br /> Hall July 29th through August 12th <br />