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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — APRIL 10, 2023 10 Mayor Grant clarified solar energy would be a conditional use and not a conditional use as an accessory. Community Development Director Jagoe reported this was the case. Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 8:23 p.m. Lyle Salmela, 1480 Arden Vista Court, stated in 2015 the City, County and JDA approved and paid for TCAAP Energy Integration Resiliency Framework (EIRF). He reported this document was approved by the Army Corp of Engineers as an ideal site for a solar array. He explained the City and the County would be a part of and would benefit from a solar micro grid on TCAAP. He commented further on the benefits of having solar grid within this development and encouraged the City and JDA keep an eye on the regulations that were coming down from the federal government. Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 8:28 p.m. C. Planning Case 23-003 — Minor Subdivision And Variance At 1174 Edgewater Avenue Community Development Director Jagoe stated Mike Mezzenga ("The Applicant") has requested the approval of a Minor Subdivision and Variance for the property located at 1174 Edgewater Avenue ("Subject Property"). The Applicant is proposing to split the property into two lots for future redevelopment with single family residential dwellings. To construct this proposal, the Applicant is seeking three variances based on applicable zoning code definitions and minimum lot standards. Community Development Director Jagoe reviewed the existing site conditions, site data and Plan Evaluation in detail and requested the Council hold a public hearing. Councilmember Monson asked if the Planning Commission discussed Tract B. Community Development Director Jagoe commented the Planning Commission discussed both south property line variance requests. She indicated Tract B was not further discussed because there was already a house on the lot to the south. She reported an additional five feet was added to Tract A to remain consistent with the neighboring properties. Councilmember Monson asked if the variance was just for Tract A. Community Development Director Jagoe reported there were variances requested for both tracts. Councilmember Holden questioned if the setbacks could be adjusted five feet on Tract A. Community Development Director Jagoe stated the applicant has a proposed house pad with building setbacks. She indicated the Planning Commission had the understanding the house pad location could be adjusted.