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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL— SEPTEMBER 29, 2014 10 <br /> Councilmember Holmes inquired what part of the driveway staff was recommending to be <br /> completed with a hard surface. <br /> City Planner Streff reported that the hard surface proposed was for the new portion of driveway <br /> being constructed outside of the accessory structure. <br /> Mayor Grant requested further information from staff on how the City defines hard surface with <br /> respect to accessory structures. <br /> City Planner Streff reviewed the City Code and noted that construction standards for all off- <br /> street parking and drives were required to be improved with a hard surface. <br /> Councilmember Holden suggested that the apron be 10 feet and not 2 feet. She was in favor of <br /> adding another condition for approval which would require the applicant to surface the driveway <br /> in the next five years. <br /> Community Development Director Hutmacher stated her concern that it would be difficult for <br /> staff to enforce this recommendation without an escrow as leverage. <br /> Mayor Grant discussed the length of the applicant's driveway. <br /> Councilmember McClung was willing to allow some flexibility with the driveway, so long as <br /> the City ensured that the driveway was paved at some point. He supported allowing the applicant <br /> up to five years to complete the resurfacing. <br /> Community Development Director Hutmacher suggested that this issue be addressed by the <br /> City Attorney. She further discussed how escrows are used for larger construction projects. <br /> Councilmember McClung asked when the applicant wanted to begin construction of the <br /> accessory structure. <br /> Mr. Hanson reported that he would like to begin construction yet this fall. <br /> Councilmember Holden suggested that condition #5 be amended to state that City staff shall <br /> speak with the City Attorney to seek an enforceable alternative to the driveway situation, and if no <br /> solution could be found that the requirement remain `as is'. <br /> Community Development Director Hutmacher suggested that the language indicate that a <br /> security arrangement be reached between the City and the applicant that is satisfactory to the City <br /> Attorney, and requires that this improvement be made in five years' time. <br /> Councilmember McClung supported the language recommended by staff. <br /> Community Development Director Hutmacher explained that this language would have to be <br /> reviewed by the City Attorney. <br /> Mr. Hanson stated that he would be willing to place a 10-foot apron in front of the garage. <br />