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r ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION—APRIL 4, 2001 4 Commissioner Galatowitsch asked if his deck could go out and be squared off. Mr. Lundin replied they could do that, but they did not want to go any closer to the lake. He stated the deck had odd angles and the house was a contemporary home, which angles matched the home. Commissioner Erickson asked Ms. Chaput to elaborate on the 50-foot v. the 75-foot back and what was happening with that and also the variance application at 1228 Karth Lake. Mr. Chaput replied the 1228 Karth Lake was quite a bit farther from the lake than this application was, but it was discovered at that time the discrepancy with the State statutes. She stated she would provide an amendment to the Ordinance for next month's meeting. She stated the odd shape of the lot was why the variance was allowed to go through. Commissioner Erickson asked if the deck could be rebuilt if it was taken down. Ms. Chaput stated this was a non-conforming structure, but the deck could be replaced. She stated the reason for the variance was because he wanted to add onto the deck, increasing the nonconformity. Chair Baker asked Mr. Lundin if he had conferred with the architect to see if he could stay within the variance. Mr. Lundin stated the 50 feet did not come up. He stated the architect came up with a better plan that did not come any closer to the lake. Chair Baker stated he would be more comfortable with a variance of 50 feet, considering the City was going to amend the Ordinance to conform to the State Statute in the nest few months. He stated his concern was this setting precedence. He stated they needed to be cognizant if there was any other alternative for him. Commissioner Zimmerman agreed with Chair Baker and stated he would like to see alternatives to the deck expansion. Ms. Chaput explained options the Planning Commission had. Mr. Lundin stated the deck would be very small if they had to take it in five feet. He stated he did not know about the 50 feet. He knew they had to stay within the existing footprint. Commissioner Sand asked if it was better for the applicant to ask him to revise this, or deny it and not allowing him to come back for six months. Ms. Chaput stated they could put it in the requests and staff would monitor this. Commissioner Sand asked what would happen if the 50-foot was not approved for some reason and this was approved for the 50 foot, what would happen to the applicant's request. Chair Baker stated they would deal with the variance. Chair Baker closed the public hearing at 7:58 p.m. Commissioner Zimmerman moved, seconded by Commissioner Sand, to recommend approval of Planning Case #01-07, Jon Lundin, 1164 Amble Drive, Lakeshore Setback Variance, based on the following findings: