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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – September 7, 2016 4 Ms. Larson stated she had completed a grading plan. Chair Thompson requested further information on how water runoff from the roof would be managed. Jennifer Otto, Kootenia Homes, reported the home would have gutters and downspouts along with a drain tile system. She explained the elevation of the new home would be brought up to assist with the grading concerns while also eliminating the steep grade of the driveway. Commissioner Bartel discussed the City’s impervious surface requirements noting the lot could have no more than 35% of the property covered. He was pleased that this property would only have 20% impervious coverage. Chair Thompson indicated she lived on a low lot and had a pump to assist with removing the sewer from her home. She asked if staff was comfortable with the sewer and drainage for the site. Senior Planner Bachler explained both the City Engineer and Building Official reviewed the plans and there were no concerns at this time. He notes a Building Permit and Grading and Erosion Control Permit would be required prior to construction. Commissioner Neururer believed the applicant was proposing to build a beautiful home. Commissioner Bartel was pleased to see the letters of support from the neighboring property owners. Commissioner Hames supported the request and was thankful the applicant was requesting very minimal variances. Chair Thompson believed the proposed home was a great use of the property. She thanked the applicant for providing the Commission with the home elevations. Commissioner Hames moved and Commissioner Zimmerman seconded a motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 16-022 for a Variance at 1500 Arden Place based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans, as amended by the six (6) conditions in the September 7, 2016, report to the Planning Commission. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).