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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – JUNE 27, 2016 13 <br /> <br />mistake in placing the home where it was and this was now causing difficulty. His main concern <br />was the fact that the trail would be encroached upon and several of the adjacent property owners <br />have raised this same concern. He stated this was not an easy decision for him but at this time, he <br />could not support the requested variance. <br /> <br />Councilmember Wicklund understood the Council was concerned with the trail encroachment <br />and/or screening of the property from the trail. He suggested additional screening be added to the <br />property to maintain some of the characteristics of the trail. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden stated this was not worrisome for her. She commented that she was <br />approached by more than two townhome owners about the encroachment of the three season <br />porch and the lack of privacy this would create. She did not believe there was room for large trees <br />to be planted. She recommended the applicant consider a large wraparound deck. <br /> <br />Mr. Jittila questioned if there was a smaller encroachment that the Council could support. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden was uncertain and stated she would have to see the plans. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant asked what the timeline for approval was for this project. <br /> <br />City Planner Streff explained the 60-day review period would expire on July 25th. He noted this <br />time period could be extended another 60 days. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant inquired if the applicants could apply for another variance if the Council were to <br />deny the current request. <br /> <br />City Planner Streff deferred this question to the City Attorney. <br /> <br />City Attorney Jamnik explained the same variance could not be resubmitted to the City of Arden <br />Hills for six months without major modifications. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant asked if the matter could be tabled to a future meeting for reconsideration. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden did not oppose the item being tabled for further consideration. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung was in favor of the item being tabled to allow the applicants time to <br />reconsider the request and perhaps reduce the encroachment, while also adding screening. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant believed this was a better option than denying the variance. <br /> <br />MOTION: Mayor Grant moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to table <br />action on the rear yard setback Variance at 1494 Keithson Drive. The motion <br />carried (5-0). <br /> <br />C. Planning Case 16-014 – Master PUD Amendment and Final PUD Phase I – <br />Land O’Lakes <br />