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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – SEPTEMBER 12, 2016 8 Ms. Kindler questioned what her responsibilities would be with regard to the newly proposed condition. Mayor Grant stated the intent would be to include the neighbor in the drainage conversations. He reported the neighbors would not have veto power over the plan. Councilmember Wicklund wanted to see the applicant and the City driving the drainage and erosion plan. Ms. Kindler asked to speak frankly to the City Council. She explained she and her husband have taken this application process very seriously. She discussed the expense of the variance and the proposed addition to her home. She stated she chose to live in Arden Hills because she loved this community. She believed her variance request was reasonable given the fact she would only be bringing her home to 2,000 square feet in size for a family of 5. She feared that if the neighbors had to be involved in this process, the addition would not move forward. It was her understanding the neighbors did not support the proposed addition. She was willing to go through all of the permitting steps and wanted to be neighborly but requested the Council not hold this up due to the water issues on her neighbor’s property. Mayor Grant indicated the Council would not require the Kindlers to solve the water issues on their neighbor’s property. He stated that the Kindlers could not add to the water issues either. He commented the Council supported the proposed addition but wanted to see the water runoff was properly managed. He reiterated that the neighbors would not have veto power one the plans. Ms. Kindler appreciated this fact and provided further comment on the stressed conversations she has had with her neighbors. She wanted to be sure the City’s recommendations would be followed and not simply her neighbor’s wishes. Mayor Grant stated this would be the direction to staff. Interim Assistant Public Works Director/Assistant City Engineer Polka explained she would work with the architect and applicant on the grading and erosion plan requirements. She would ensure that the proposed addition would have no adverse impact on the surrounding properties. Ms. Kindler thanked staff for this clarification. Councilmember Wicklund supported the addition and noted his only concerns were with the water issues. MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved a motion to approve Planning Case 16-017 for a side yard setback Variance at 1536 Edgewater Avenue, based on the findings of fact and submitted plans, as amended by the seven (7) conditions in the September 12, 2016, Report to the City Council with Condition 7 reading as follows: The property owner shall be required to work with the City Engineer to implement a drainage and erosion control plan.