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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—APRIL 30, 2007 6 David Hagen, 3531 N. Pascal Avenue, handed out additional information to the Council. He thanked the staff for their efforts in this process. He stated this process has been going on for a very long time and they realize it was impossible to make everyone happy and based on that, he was requesting that their conditional use be granted based on the following finding: they will get a different RV that will meet code from tip to toe with a maximum total length of no more than 34 feet. With respect to the trees, they will plant them along the north perimeter of the fence. He stated it was his understanding that based on the denial, he requested an additional 8th finding: The camper would be no greater than 34 feet from tip to toe. He stated with this he believed they met the code. Mr. Lehnhoff stated if Mr. Hagen got an RV of 34 feet or less, the CUP could be approved. Councilmember Holden stated she was concerned about approving this because Mr. Hagen had ignored the City's request to obtain the CUP. She stated how did they know that he would obtain another camper within a reasonable time frame. Mr. Hagen responded he had been in constant contact with the City throughout the entire process. He noted the Building Official had told him that he would not qualify for a CUP because his camper was greater than 34 feet and he requested additional information. He stated he then went into the City at least three or four times trying to obtain additional information to meet the code. He stated he had been very conscientious about this and had probably made 35-40 phone calls attempting to find support for this request. Councilmember Grant stated he would like to see the Planning Commission take into consideration the two options given by Mr. Lehnhoff at tonight's meeting. Mr. Lehnhoff stated • the City had the option for a 60 day extension and this could be brought back to the Planning Commission at their June meeting. Councilmember Grant asked if the applicant could keep storing the RV until this issue was decided. Mr. Filla responded that would not be his recommendation. He noted if this was brought back to the Planning Commission he recommended a new public hearing be held. Steve Warner, 1444 Arden Oaks Court, stated it was their concern that this had been stored illegally on Mr. Hagen's property and Mr. Hagen had ignored the City's rules. He stated they had looked at this RV for six months and this was a size of the semi-trailer. He asked the City to enforce their ordinances and have him move this trailer. MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Mayor Harpstead seconded a motion to table Planning Case 07-006 and return this back to the Planning Commission for reconsideration of the 34-foot RV. Councilmember Grant asked if he would have to remove the RV even if it was tabled. Mr. Filla agreed. The motion carried (3-2 Councilmember Holden and Mayor Harpstead opposed). Mr. Hagen noted he believed he was out of town the first week of June. Mr. Lehnhoff responded he could request an extension in writing.