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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – September 9, 2020 4 Commissioner Jones inquired if the proposed garage was a mirror image to the neighbor’s garage. Mr. Sandahl commented he was asking for a garage that would mirror his neighbor’s garage. Commissioner Jones asked if there would be a problem with water runoff from the garage. Mr. Sandahl discussed how the water ran off from his property to the rear into a creek. Commissioner Jones inquired if the permeable/non-permeable surface requirements were being met for this lot. Associate Planner Hartmann reported these requirements were being met for this zoning district given the fact this was a large R-1 lot. Commissioner Vijums questioned how many cars could be parked on the driveway. Mr. Sandahl stated he could currently park four cars in the driveway. He noted he used to be able to park six cars in his driveway. Further discussion ensued regarding the visibility of the garage on the property. Commissioner Vijums commented what the applicant lost in sidewalk space doesn’t equal what the applicant was asking for. He indicated the Commission would have to consider if the garage size was excessive even though it mimics the neighbor’s garage. Commissioner Weber stated there was a bit of conflicting information in the packet. He noted applicant had hoped to widen the driveway, which wasn’t going to happen anymore. He asked if the applicant planned to install a rear garage door. Associate Planner Hartmann commented according to the applicant’s plans there would be no rear garage door. Commissioner Weber questioned if the applicant would be allowed to complete mechanical work from the garage. Associate Planner Hartmann stated this would not be allowed. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla explained this was a prohibited home occupation. Commissioner Wicklund asked what the dimensions were for the current garage. Associate Planner Hartmann reported the garage was 22 feet by 24 feet in size. Commissioner Wicklund inquired if the existing garage would be demolished.