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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – FEBRUARY 24, 2020 6 impact local lakes and for this reason he wanted to see the high water mark protected. He stated he would be supporting a recommendation for denial of this Variance. Mayor Grant asked if the City had line of site and views language in place within City Code for lake properties. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla reported the City did have language in place to address this issue. Councilmember McClung asked how far the existing deck encroached into the high water mark. Associate Planner Hartmann stated this deck encroached 6 feet into the ordinary high water mark. Councilmember McClung commented he was having a really hard time with approving this Variance given the precedent that could be set. He indicated he did not see a practical difficulty with this request. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to adopt Resolution #2020-012 Denying a Variance at 3159 Shoreline Lane based on the fact an 8 foot deck would be reasonable and the City would be setting a precedent if the Variance request were approved. City Attorney Jamnik stated following this motion, he would request the Council direct him to prepare Findings of Fact for Denial consistent with the comments made this evening for review and approval at the March 9, 2020 City Council meeting. Councilmember Scott requested a roll call vote on this item. Councilmember Holden – aye Councilmember Holmes – aye Councilmember McClung – aye Councilmember Scott – aye Mayor Grant – aye The motion carried (5-0). MOTION: Mayor Grant moved and Councilmember McClung seconded a motion to direct the City Attorney to prepare findings consistent with the comments made by the City Council for approval at the March 9, 2020 City Council meeting. The motion carried (5-0). 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 12. COUNCIL COMMENTS