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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – January 10, 2018 4 <br /> <br />provided further comment on the options that were discussed with the applicant. He stated the <br />applicant would like to keep the garage in its current location and was willing to add fire <br />protection measures. He reported if the buildings were combined a new request would have to <br />come before the Planning Commission. <br /> <br />Commissioner Jones questioned if the existing slab had any footings. <br /> <br />City Planner Bachler stated the existing slab was previously their driveway and apron. He did <br />not believe footings were in place on the slab. He explained footings may have to be added to <br />meet building code requirements. <br /> <br />Commissioner Bartel commented that if this was not an attached garage, the slab could be a <br />free-floating structure. <br /> <br />Commissioner Lambath asked what the width of the garage structure was. <br /> <br />City Planner Bachler stated the width of the garage was 20.3 feet with a depth of 22 feet. <br /> <br />Commissioner Lambeth inquired if the dimensions of the existing slab matched the garage foot <br />print. <br /> <br />City Planner Bachler reported this was the case. <br /> <br />Commissioner Lambeth indicated this garage structure did not have a sufficient foundation. <br /> <br />City Planner Bachler stated the existing concrete slab was not a sufficient foundation for the <br />garage structure. <br /> <br />Further discussion ensued regarding the City’s building code requirements for new and pre-built <br />structures. <br /> <br />Commissioner Lambeth asked if the storage shed would have to be removed as a condition of <br />approval. <br /> <br />City Planner Bachler explained Condition #5 required the applicant to remove the storage shed <br />from the property within 60 days of the closing the building permit. <br /> <br />Commissioner Bartel questioned if the City received any feedback from the neighbors regarding <br />this situation. <br /> <br />City Planner Bachler stated he received a call from the property owner to the south at 3407 <br />Lake Johanna Boulevard, expressing concerns regarding the setbacks and the impact of the new <br />structure on stormwater runoff. In addition, there were concerns with the fact the structure did <br />not meet City building code requirements. He stated he also received a phone call from the <br />property owner at 1831 Noble Road expressing concerns with the proposal. <br /> <br />Chair Thompson explained this was not a public hearing, but she would like to open the floor <br />for public comments.