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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL— APRIL 30, 2001 6 tabling it Mr. Lundin would not incur another fee. He stated his concern is that the building official might renders a different opinion once he has all of the facts. Councilmember Grant stated they are dealing with a porch that faces a lake and not the other neighbor's yards. He noted they are only adding on 45 square feet. He added it does not increase the non-conformity except for the overhang, which was recommended by the Planning Commission. He stated the project could be done without the overhang. He noted if this plan had moved footings closer to lake than it would be a major issue. Mayor Probst stated they are required to deal only with facts and in his view the facts do not support a hardship. He noted if they do approve it, it would set a precedent for any homeowner in Karth Lake to have a 45-foot setback. Mr. Lundin stated it would have to be a person on the lake that built a screened porch under a deck. Mayor Probst stated he is not trying to be obstinate, but it is his interpretation this does not meet the standards. He noted that he is offering to table it since the votes are such that it might fail. He added if Mr. Lundin would rather not risk the fee, it would give him time to confirm that he could build on the other footprint or alter his plan. He stated he is trying to offer some flexibility. Mr. Lynch stated they would want to extend the time limit on the application by 60 days. MOTION: Councilmember Larson moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to table the matter. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). Ms. Chaput asked what is expected from staff. Mayor Probst responded it is his understanding that if the applicant can build where it is now, he can withdraw his application. He stated if he can not build he can bring it back for the Council to reconsider the changes. B. Ramsey County Construction Project, County Road E-2 Mr. Post stated staff was directed to contact Ramsey County with respect to options on the proposed cold in place recycle of County Road E2 between Interstate 35W and Old Snelling Avenue. He noted they asked the county to reconsider reconstructing the road. He discussed it with Ms. Kathy Jaschke. She stated the county would be willing to reconsider if the city is willing to finance most of the project. Mr. Lynch stated the county would not narrow the road to allow a separate path to be built. Mayor Probst stated he still does not support cold-in-place recycle and is dismayed with the county's position. He noted he does not believe the road has to be 44 feet wide from 35 W to Old Snelling. He added he is a frequent driver of the previously cold-in-place recycled Cleveland Avenue, and believes it to be as bad as it was before the work was done. He stated he