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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – May 6, 2020 11 <br /> <br /> <br />Chair Gehrig agreed this was a fantastic project but stated he was struggling with the three <br />factor test. He understood this was a unique parcel but stated City Code did not allow people to <br />put large decks on the front of their home. For this reason, he would rather see a porch structure <br />built within the six foot requirement. <br /> <br />Commissioner Jones moved and Commissioner Vijums seconded a motion to recommend <br />approval of Planning Case 20-004 for a Variance at 1741 Venus Avenue based on the <br />findings of fact and the submitted plans, as amended by the three (3) conditions in the May <br />6, 2020, report to the Planning Commission. A roll call vote was taken. The motion carried <br />4-2 (Commissioner Jefferys and Chair Gehrig opposed). <br /> <br />Commissioner Lambeth lost his connection to the meeting prior to the vote, but subsequently <br />informed staff that his intent was to vote aye. <br /> <br />UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS <br /> <br />None. <br /> <br />REPORTS <br /> <br />A. Report from the City Council <br /> <br />Councilmember Scott provided the Commission with an update from the City Council. He <br />explained the City Council was meeting virtually due to COVID-19. He reported the Council <br />appointed two new members to the PTRC in April. He indicated a feasibility report was ordered <br />for the 2021 Pavement Management Plan and approved an agreement for the Karth Lake runoff <br />control project. He stated the first quarter financials were also approved. He reported <br />construction continues for the 34th Infantry headquarters was progressing and would have a grand <br />opening later this summer. He explained a national grocer was interested in moving into the Pace <br />building. He noted the City Council had canceled all summer park and recreation programs due <br />to the COVID-19 crisis. <br /> <br />B. Planning Commission Comments and Requests <br /> <br />None. <br /> <br />ADJOURN <br /> <br />Commissioner Jones moved, seconded by Commissioner Jefferys, to adjourn the May 6, <br />2020, Planning Commission Meeting at 8:35 p.m. A roll call vote was taken. The motion <br />carried unanimously (6-0, Commissioner Lambeth was not available for the vote.) <br />