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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – JUNE 27, 2022 14 <br /> <br />Mayor Grant was of the opinion this was a unique request because the property owner had a 20 <br />foot buffer in the side yard. While he did not like expanding legal non-conforming uses, he was <br />willing to make an exception with this case. <br /> <br />Councilmember Scott commented the last time this variance came before the Council he <br />supported the request, along with the late Councilmember McClung. He stated this property had a <br />great deal of cover, noted the garage would be well screened and the neighbors generally <br />supported the request. For this reason, he would be supporting the variance request. <br /> <br />The motion to adopt Resolution 2022-037, approving Planning Case 22-008, <br />for a Variance at 4073 Valentine Court as presented in the June 27, 2022 <br />Report to the City Council as amended by the conditions as recommended by <br />staff carried 4-1 (Councilmember Holmes opposed). <br /> <br />10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS <br /> <br />None. <br /> <br />11. COUNCIL COMMENTS <br /> <br />Councilmember Radziej noted he attended the State Farm Open House and he wished Samantha <br />Ferrell all the best with her new agency. <br /> <br />Councilmember Radziej wished everyone a safe and happy 4th of July weekend. <br /> <br />Councilmember Scott reported he attended the PTRC’s park tour last week where the group <br />visited Hazelnut, Sampson and Floral Parks. He noted the PTRC has vacancies and is looking for <br />additional volunteers. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes noted the Council received an email from a resident concerning the <br />City’s lack of a sound ordinance. She supported the Council improving its noise ordinance in <br />order to address this concern. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden thanked Public Works for spraying the tennis courts. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden noted she attended the League of Minnesota Cities conference last <br />week. She encouraged the City to consider using QR codes on future street improvement projects. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden asked if the Council would be interested in considering a sound wall <br />near Glenhill at Snelling Avenue, near Johanna Marsh. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant supported this matter being placed on a future work session agenda. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant reported Ramsey County would be hosting an Open House on July 7 regarding the <br />design of the trail on Lake Johanna Boulevard. The meeting will be held at City Hall. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant commented he attended the State Farm ribbon cutting and grand opening.