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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION—May 6, 2020 5 <br /> Mr. Peterson explained there was a very small amount of finished square footage on the entry <br /> level which would act as an entry/mudroom and houses stairs to go up to the main level, along <br /> with a mechanical room. <br /> Commissioner Vijums asked how basements that don't meet minimum ceiling height was <br /> considered within the FAR requirements. <br /> Associate Planner Hartmann discussed the Minnesota State Building Code Requirements. He <br /> reported the minimum was seven feet. <br /> Commissioner Vijums questioned if the crawl space was less than seven feet. <br /> Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla stated according to the applicant this <br /> was correct. <br /> Commissioner Vijums inquired where the therapy room would be located. <br /> Mr. Peterson indicated the occupational therapy room would be located either above the garage <br /> or in the lower level. He stated his clients have yet to make this decision. It was noted the <br /> exterior of the building would not change if this space were used for occupational therapy. <br /> Chair Gehrig reported this Planning Case does not require a Public Hearing. However, he <br /> opened the meeting for public comments. <br /> Steven Campbell, 3248 Sandeen Road, stated he lives adjacent to the property in question. He <br /> noted he submitted a letter on behalf of the residents in the neighborhood that have concerns <br /> about the property. He explained he attended the previous Planning Commission meetings. He <br /> indicated this was a unique lot that was non-conforming. He stated he had concerns with how <br /> the FAR was being calculated. He expressed concern with the fact he has not been given <br /> information from the City when it has been requested. He reported the proposed home was much <br /> too large for the size of the property and he recommended the Planning Commission deny the <br /> variance request. <br /> Jim Day, 3242 Sandeen Road, stated he lived south of the property in question. He discussed <br /> State Code and reported in order for basement space to not be counted as livable it had to be <br /> under six feet in height. He believed the square footage on the proposed home was too high. He <br /> was of the opinion a variance was not justified simply because the applicant had not changed the <br /> envelope of the home. He indicated the proposed home would be three stories from the street and <br /> reported all other homes on Sandeen Road were one or two stories. He stated the proposed home <br /> would be inconsistent with the character of the neighborhood. He recommended the Planning <br /> Commission deny the variance request. <br /> Commissioner Zimmerman stated he was listening to the meeting as an alternate. <br /> Richard Priore, applicant, explained the house as presented meet all City Code requirements. <br /> He indicated he could build this home tomorrow without needing a variance. However, because <br /> he was requesting additional space for a therapy room, he needed to come before the Planning <br />
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