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is requesting. The existing garage was just as close to the property line as the proposed garage. 4. Alternate locations: The pie shape of the parcel, trees, and setback requirements would restrict a garage on the west side of the existing home. The garage could be moved back. 5. Minimization of request: The applicant could reduce the garage depth to a standard 22 feet and then only need a 5 foot setback where 10 feet is required. There is sufficient depth to the lot allowing the garage to be extended out the back for more storage space. Deadline for Al!encv Actions The City of Arden Hills received the completed application for this request on December 1, 1999. Pursuant to Minnesota State Statute the City must act on this request by Friday, January 28, 2000 (60 days), unless the City provides the petitioner with written reasons for an additional 60 day review period. The additional review period would extend to Tuesday, March 28, 2000. The City may with the petitioners consent extend the review period beyond the Tuesday, March 28, 2000 date. City Staff informed the applicant that an additional 60 days would be needed. Lastly, ifthe City denies the petitioners request, "...it must state in writing the reasons for the denial at the time that it denies the request." Options 1. Recommend approval as submitted. 2. Recommend approval with conditions. 3. Recommend denial with reasons for denial. 4. Table for additional information. Recommendation The Staff, in Planning Case 00-04, recommends approval of the side yard setback variance for the detached garage modifying the request by reducing the width so a 5 foot side yard setback, when a 10 foot is required based on the "Findings - Side Yard Setback Variance ( detached garage)" section of this Staff report dated January 5, 2000. Note: If the Planning Commission makes a recommendation on this Planning Case, then it would be heard at the Monday, January 31, 2000, regular meeting of the City Council.