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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JANUARY 22, 2018 4 for a Site Plan Review at 1504 Edgewater Avenue, based on the findings of fact in the January 22, 2018, Report to the City Council. Mayor Grant requested staff speak to the feedback received from the neighborhood. City Planner Bachler discussed the feedback he has received from five property owners noting all have expressed concern with the shed placement. He stated he did receive one phone call in support of the request. Mayor Grant stated the Planning Commission voted 5-0 recommending denial of the request. City Planner Bachler reported this was the case. Councilmember Scott stated he attended the Planning Commission meeting and drove by the property in question. He indicated he would have to concur with the Planning Commission on this matter and would be voting to deny the request. Mayor Grant commented on the slope of the backyard and explained while it would require a bobcat he anticipated the shed could be moved to the rear yard. He also concurred with the Planning Commission's recommendation for denial. Councilmember McClung stated he agreed with the Planning Commission's recommendation for denial as well. MOTION: Councilmember Holmes moved and Councilmember McClung seconded a motion to deny Planning Case 17-028 for a Site Plan Review at 1504 Edgewater Avenue based on the findings of fact in the January 22, 2018, Report to the City Council, and to direct City staff and attorney to prepare formal findings for review and approval by the City Council at its next regular meeting. The motion carried (4-0). 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Resolution 2018-009—Approving Final Layout for the US 10 Improvements— Municipal Consent Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka stated on August 24, 2017, staff received a layout for Highway Improvements for State Project 6205-39 US 10, I35W to CR 96. The project includes widening US 10, providing a slip ramp from the US 10 service road to Highway 96, providing both right in and right out access from the service road to US 10, and construction of 20-foot high noise walls. Public Works Director/City Engineer Polka explained MnDOT is requesting City approval (municipal consent) for the project under Minnesota Statutes 161.162 through 161.167. The City has certain responsibilities with regard to municipal consent of the project, the first of which is scheduling a public hearing. On September 11, 2017, the City Council adopted Resolution 2017- 028 ordering a public hearing to be held on October 23, 2017. The City Council held the Public