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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – September 7, 2016 5 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). UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS None. REPORTS A. Report from the City Council Mayor Grant updated the Planning Commission on City Council activities from the August 8, 2016 Regular Meeting, stating the City Council approved Ordinance 2016-007 in Planning Case 16-020 to opt-out of the requirements of Minnesota Statute regarding temporary family health care accessory dwellings. The Planning Commission reviewed this case at their meeting on August 3, 2016, and unanimously recommended approval of the Ordinance. B. Rice Creek Commons (TCAAP) Update Mayor Grant provided and update on the work sessions that had been held with the TCAAP Master Development Team on August 15th and 22nd. Mayor Grant noted that on August 29, 2016, the City Council approved a contract with Zipko Strategies and Connelly Kuhl to serve as the communications consultants for TCAAP. C. Commissioner Comments Commissioner Neururer was pleased to see that the County Road E2 bridge was complete. Commissioner Jones noted the new Mounds View High School scoreboard was now in place.