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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—SEPTEMBER 29, 2014 13 also have frontage on Lake Johanna Boulevard. This is the only alley of this type currently in the City of Arden Hills. 20. The proposed building plans for the single-family dwelling would result in a structure that is consistent and compatible with other construction in the area and would not alter the essential character of the neighborhood. 21. The requested variance for the single-family dwelling does not appear to be based on economic considerations alone. Associate Planner Bachler explained that the Planning Commission reviewed this request and unanimously recommends approval (6-0) of Planning Case 14-026 for a variance at 1830 Noble Road to encroach 16.5 feet into the secondary front yard setback, based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans in the September 29, 2014, Report to the City Council, as amended by the following four conditions: 1. 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. The property owner shall obtain a Grading and Erosion Control Permit from the City before the building permit is issued. 3. A building permit and a demolition permit for the construction of the new dwelling and a zoning permit for the construction of the driveway shall be required. 4. The structure shall conform to all other regulations in the City Code. Mayor Grant supported the proposed variance noting that the lot was very unique. MOTION: Mayor Grant moved and Councilmember Werner seconded a motion to approve Planning Case #14-026 for a variance at 1830 Noble Road to encroach 16.5 feet into the secondary front yard setback, based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans, as amended by the four (4) conditions in the September 29, 2014, report to the City Council. The motion carried (5-0). 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Consider Assessment Agreements for Round Lake Road Improvement Project City Administrator Klaers stated that as provided by state statutes, the City Council met in a closed session prior to the September 29, 2014, regular City Council meeting to discuss litigation regarding the Round Lake Round public improvement assessment appeals. Based on the results of this closed meeting, the general consensus of the Council was to consider taking action on the assessment agreement. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Werner seconded a motion to approve the assessment agreement with CMKR& Holdings. Councilmember McClung understood the positives to the proposed agreement, however, he stated that he would not be supporting the motion given that the value of this property would be