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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – August 3, 2016 4 Chair Thompson encouraged the Kindlers to consider adding some character back into the home through architectural details. Commissioner Jones believed the property had a significant slope to it. He questioned if the water runoff was flowing into the neighboring property. Ms. Kindler stated on the rear portion of the east side of the property there was a hill. She indicated this was the location of the existing drainage pipes. She provided further comment on the drainage issues addressed by her neighborhood. She discussed the benefit of having a second stall in her garage and thanked the Commission for considering her request. Chair Thompson questioned if Ms. Kindler had spoken with her neighbors about the proposed expansion. Ms. Kindler reported she had spoken with her neighbors regarding the plans. Commissioner Jones recommended the Kindlers consider placing an ultraviolet light within their filtration system to address the mold and bacteria in the home. He stated he supported the Kindler’s variance request. Shannon Lindsey, 649 Old Highway 8, New Brighton, stated her main concerns were with the drainage. She discussed how much money her parents had spent on their property to address their drainage. She feared that the landscaping that has been removed has impacted the water runoff. She understood the Kindlers were having moisture issues in their bedrooms and that this had to be addressed, however, she did not want to see the new addition impact her parents’ property in an adverse manner. Chair Thompson asked if Ms. Lindsey would be willing to work with the Kindler’s, their contractor and City staff on this project to ensure all drainage issues were properly addressed. Ray Conroe, 1528 West Edgewater Avenue, commented how his property received considerable water runoff when he first moved into the home. He expressed concern with how the proposed addition would impact his property given the fact that this area currently serves as a water runoff area. He feared how building on this portion of land would impact the drainage on his lot. Chair Thompson believed the applicants were very interested in working with their neighbors and the City to address the drainage concerns on both properties. Commissioner Lambeth reported the requested variance was 19 inches. He noted conditions would be attached to the variance, if approved, and one of these would require the Kindler’s to have a grading and erosion control permit from the City. Ms. Lindsey questioned how quickly the variance request and addition construction would move along. Senior Planner Bachler described the City’s review process for the variance request. He noted that the construction timelines would be determined by the Kindlers.