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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JUNE 22, 2020 13 Mayor Grant clarified that this would mean the building pads could be built the way they were submitted. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla reported this was the case but would limit the size of the house that could be built on the building pad. A roll call vote was taken. The amendment to add Condition 20 which would read: The applicant shall use the buildable area instead of the total lot area when calculating the FAR for each lot carried (5-0). Brenden O'Meara respectfully requested the Council reconsider the FAR amendment. He stated a 2,000 square foot limit would mean he was building homes be smaller than all of the existing homes in the neighborhood. Councilmember Holden stated she would like to have another condition that would state the maximum peak of the roof should be no more than 35 feet. Mr. O'Meara explained he could build homes with a maximum height of 35 feet at the peak. AMENDMENT: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember McClung seconded a motion to add Condition 21 which would read: The maximum peak of the roof should be no more than 35 feet. A roll call vote was taken. The amendment to add Condition 21 which would read: The maximum peak of the roof should be no more than 35 feet carried 4-1 (Councilmember Scott opposed). Mayor Grant requested the Council regarding to discussing the FAR. He asked if the dimensions of a house that was 55 feet by 60 feet could be built with Condition 20 in place. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla reported the max coverage for the lot would be 25%. He noted a home that was 55 feet by 60 feet would not be allowed because this would be 27% coverage. He commented if the home were reduced to 1,700 this would meet the intent of City Ordinance. Councilmember Holden requested the Council not go back but rather that she be allowed to finish her amendments. AMENDMENT: Councilmember Holden moved and Mayor Grant seconded a motion to amend Condition 17 to read: The developer shall be wholly responsible for the removal of debris including dead or deceased vegetation, and fencing found around the site. Councilmember Holmes stated she believed fallen trees were quite charming and that it should be up to the developer and the future homeowners if the fallen trees should be removed. She recommended Condition 17 remain as is.