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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – September 9, 2020 5 <br /> <br />Mr. Sandahl stated the existing garage would remain in place and the additional square feet <br />would be added (22 feet by 50 feet). <br /> <br />Commissioner Wicklund questioned if City Code allowed for two accessory structures totaling <br />1,456 square feet. <br /> <br />Associate Planner Hartmann reported this was the case. <br /> <br />Commissioner Wicklund explained the applicant currently has 528 square feet of garage space <br />and the applicant is asking for 1,100 additional square feet or 1,628 total square feet. He noted <br />current City Code only allows for 1,456 square feet. <br /> <br />Chair Gehrig thanked Commissioner Wicklund for the clarification. <br /> <br />Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla stated this information was news to <br />staff. He reported staff had the understanding the existing garage would be demolished. He <br />noted the overall size that was allowed per City Code was 1,456 square feet. He explained the <br />proposal before the Commission does not meet this requirement. <br /> <br />Chair Gehrig suggested the Commission table action on this item to allow staff and the <br />applicant to clarify some of the project details and that this matter be reviewed by the <br />Commission in October. <br /> <br />Commissioner Jones supported the matter being tabled. He stated he would like to see <br />calculations regarding permeable surfaces with the garage addition and how much was taken by <br />the City for the sidewalk. He commented he would also like to understand more about the <br />neighbor’s garage and variance. He indicated he could support a garage the same size as the <br />neighbor’s, but not exceeding this garage size. <br /> <br />Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla reported the neighboring garage was <br />roughly 1,000 square feet. He clarified that there was no “taking” of property for the sidewalk as <br />the sidewalk was located within Ramsey County right-of-way. <br /> <br />Commissioner Jefferys stated she supported this matter being tabled and she would like to <br />understand how the applicant would be using a six car garage. <br /> <br />Commissioner Vijums also supported this Planning Case being tabled. He encouraged the <br />applicant to stick within the City’s zoning requirements for the garage. <br /> <br />Chair Gehrig moved and Commissioner Jones seconded a motion to table action on <br />Planning Case 20-014 a Variance for the property at 1434 County Road E to allow staff to <br />clarify the structure size, to better understand the permeable surface area on the lot, as <br />well as investigating other structures in the City that have exceeded the maximum <br />allowable square footage of 1,456 square feet. A roll call vote was taken. The motion <br />carried unanimously (7-0). <br /> <br />B. Planning Case 20-018; 3246 New Brighton Road (Ecko Estates) Final Plat Request – <br />No Public Hearing Required