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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – June 8, 2016 4 5. The structure shall conform to all other regulations in the City Code. Senior Planner Bachler reviewed the options available to the Planning Commission on this matter: 1. Recommend Approval with Conditions 2. Recommend Approval as Submitted 3. Recommend Denial 4. Table Chair Thompson opened the floor to Commissioner comments. Commissioner Lambeth explained that with the setback requirements and easements on this property, only 20% of the lot remained buildable. He believed the applicant’s request was reasonable and stated he supported the 42-inch encroachment into the rear yard setback for the proposed porch. Chair Thompson requested the applicant come forward for questions. Steve Jytyla, 1494 Keithson Drive, introduced himself to the Commission. Chair Thompson asked if the applicant had considered having a different design or layout for the porch. Mr. Jytyla stated he looked at numerous options for the porch and deck addition. He explained that none of the options met his family’s and the City’s requirements. For this reason, he was requesting a variance. It was his hope to have a three-season porch attached to the house and not simply a deck. Chair Thompson questioned if Mr. Jytyla had worked with Pulte Homes when the home was built. Mr. Jytyla indicated he did not have a lot of input with Pulte Homes on where the dwelling would be located. He asked for the home to be moved forward but his request was not granted. He explained he moved to this neighborhood because he loved the area and the school district. He understood there were restrictions on the lot, but had hoped that the City would allow for a variance of 42 inches given the fact he would not be vastly encroaching on his neighbors. Chair Thompson inquired if Mr. Jytyla had spoken to his neighbors regarding the proposed deck and porch. She noted the City had received objections from two property owners behind Mr. Jytyla’s property. Mr. Jytyla commented he had spoken to a number of his neighbors about the project and several were willing to attend this evening in support of the project. Commissioner Jones asked if the porch would be glass or screen.