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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—AUGUST 10, 2020 3 D. Motion to Authorize Professional Services Agreement with Bolton& Menk—2021 PMP Street and Utility Improvement Project E. Motion to Approve Contract with Klein Underground — 2020 Concrete Improvements Project F. Motion to Approve Cooperative and Maintenance Agreement with Ramsey County for Pedestrian Modifications—Hamline Avenue G. Motion to Approve Multi-Function Copier Lease and Maintenance Agreement MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented and to authorize execution of all necessary documents contained therein. A roll call vote was taken. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). 7. PULLED CONSENT ITEMS None. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. 9. NEW BUSINESS A. Resolution 2020-030—Planning Case 20-004— 1741 Venus Avenue - Variance Associate Planner Hartmann stated William Tourdot and Jennifer Granick ("The Applicants") are requesting a variance to build a deck and walkway structure in the front of a single-family detached dwelling ay 1741 Venus Avenue ("Subject Property"). The Subject Property is zoned R- 1, Single Family Residential District and is guided as a Low Density Residential use in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The existing walkway and deck is original to the Subject Property and predates the adoption of the Zoning Code. The Subject Property is a legal non-conforming lot. Associate Planner Hartmann explained the Subject Property is 120 feet in length and has a lot area of 12,500 square feet. The R1 district standards require a minimum lot length of 130 feet and a minimum size of 14,000 square feet. In addition, the topography of the front yard is unique due to the courtyard designed by the original owner. The proposed variance will not impact any setback requirements besides the front and the property will conform to all other provisions for the R-1 district. Associate Planner Hartmann reported at its May 26, 2020 meeting, the City Council reviewed the Applicants request for a twelve (12) foot wide deck in the front yard along with replacing the existing walkway with a wider walkway that extended into the front yard setback as shown below. The walkway requested was a necessary replacement to bridge a sunken courtyard feature original to the house that allowed the residents access the front entrance of the house. Under City Code Section 1325.03 Subd. 2, decks in the R1 district are permitted to encroach up to six (6) feet into setbacks as long as there is at least an another six (6) feet between the edge of the deck and the