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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JUNE 27, 2016 13 <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 /> 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 /> 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 /> Mr. Jittila questioned if there was a smaller encroachment that the Council could support. <br /> Councilmember Holden was uncertain and stated she would have to see the plans. <br /> Mayor Grant asked what the timeline for approval was for this project. <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 /> Mayor Grant inquired if the applicants could apply for another variance if the Council were to <br /> deny the current request. <br /> City Planner Streff deferred this question to the City Attorney. <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 /> Mayor Grant asked if the matter could be tabled to a future meeting for reconsideration. <br /> Councilmember Holden did not oppose the item being tabled for further consideration. <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 /> Mayor Grant believed this was a better option than denying the variance. <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 /> C. Planning Case 16-014 — Master PUD Amendment and Final PUD Phase I — <br /> Land O'Lakes <br />