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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – November 6, 2019 7 <br /> <br />5. A solar energy system is not proposed. However, the proposed addition would not impact <br />the ability to construct a solar energy system onsite or on an adjoining property. <br /> <br />Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla stated should the Planning <br />Commission proceed with approval of Planning Case 19-015 for a Variance at 3244 Sandeen <br />Road this would be based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans, as amended by the <br />three (3) conditions in the November 6, 2019 Report to the Planning Commission: <br /> <br />1. The project shall be completed in accordance with the plans submitted as amended by the <br />conditions of approval. Any significant changes to these plans, as determined by the City <br />Planner, shall require review and approval by the Planning Commission and City <br />Council. <br />2. A Building Permit shall be issued prior to commencement of construction. <br />3. The structure shall conform to all other regulations in the City Code. <br /> <br />Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla reviewed the options available to <br />the Planning Commission on this matter: <br /> <br />1. Recommend Approval with Conditions <br />2. Recommend Approval as Submitted. <br />3. Recommend Denial <br />4. Table <br /> <br />Vice Chair Jones opened the floor to Commissioners’ comments. <br /> <br />Commissioner Subramanian asked if this lot was smaller than the other lots in the area. He <br />questioned how many smaller lots the City had. <br /> <br />Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla stated this was correct and noted the <br />City had 30 lots that were 9,400 square feet or smaller. He indicated a lot of the smaller non- <br />conforming lots in Arden Hills were near the lake and have been grandfathered over time. <br /> <br />Commissioner Wicklund requested further comment regarding the height issue. <br /> <br />Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla commented the maximum height <br />allowed within the Zoning Ordinance was 35 feet and noted the applicant’s request does meet <br />this standard. He reported the applicant was not requesting any flexibility regarding the building <br />height. <br /> <br />Further discussion ensued regarding the proposed setback from the lake and the road in relation <br />to neighboring properties. <br /> <br />Vice Chair Jones opened the meeting for public comment. <br /> <br />Jim Day, 3242 Sandeen Road, recommended the variance not be approved. He stated he had <br />concerns with the excessive square footage that was being requested noting it was simply too <br />much. He explained he was a building contractor by trade. He questioned how the City could <br />justify the requested 3,400 square foot house when the subject lot was less than 9,400 square feet