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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – MAY 23, 2022 10 <br /> <br />Mr. Guelker stated the deck sticks out 12 feet. <br /> <br />Councilmember Scott requested further comment regarding the two story addition. <br /> <br />Mr. Guelker indicated he was proposing to construct a 14’ by 14’ two story addition with a <br />dining room on upper level and a workshop on the lower level. <br /> <br />Further discussion ensued regarding the other homes in his neighborhood that received variances. <br /> <br />MOTION: Mayor Grant moved and Councilmember Scott seconded a motion to approve <br />Resolution 2022-033, approving Planning Case 22-004, for a variance at 1152 <br />Benton Way. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes discussed the side yard setback for this property noting there would be <br />no change after the addition would completed. <br /> <br />City Planner Jagoe reported this was the case. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden indicated she would not be supporting this request due to the size of the <br />proposed addition. <br /> <br />The motion approving Resolution 2022-033 Approving Planning Case 22-004 <br />for a variance at 1152 Benton Way based on the findings of fact and <br />submitted plans and the conditions in the May 23, 2022 Report to the City <br />Council carried 4-1 (Councilmember Holden opposed). <br /> <br />11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS <br /> <br />None. <br /> <br />12. COUNCIL COMMENTS <br /> <br />Councilmember Radziej congratulated Finance Director Bauman for receiving a recent award on <br />the City’s financial reporting and commended her for a job well done. <br /> <br />Councilmember Radziej thanked staff for visiting each of the businesses along Lexington <br />Avenue in order to discuss their concerns with the roadway project. <br /> <br />Councilmember Scott congratulated Finance Director Bauman on another clean audit. <br /> <br />Councilmember Scott stated last Monday he completed a two hour walking tour around Karth <br />Lake with several residents that live on this lake. He thanked these residents for their time. <br /> <br />Councilmember Scott reported he attended the Touch a Truck even on Saturday, May 21 and <br />thanked the public for attending this great community event. <br />Councilmember Scott thanked all of the members of the public that attended the Scoops for <br />Troops fundraiser event on Sunday, May 22.