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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — APRIL 10, 2023 16 <br />Community Development Director Jagoe stated the applicant was not requesting any setback <br />variances along the shoreline. <br />Councilmember Fabel reported the Planning Commission supported the variance and minor <br />subdivision request on a 4-1 vote. He questioned why one Commissioner opposed the request. <br />Community Development Director Jagoe explained the one Commissioner who opposed the <br />request wanted Tract A to have an increased setback from the south property line. <br />Councilmember Rousseau thanked the Planning Commission for their thoughtful discussion of <br />this Planning Case. <br />Councilmember Holden asked if houses could be built on both Tract A and B without needing <br />the variance requests. <br />Community Development Director Jagoe stated under Site Plan A the lots would require some <br />variances. <br />Councilmember Holden stated she was concerned with the setbacks proposed for Tract B. She <br />requested further information regarding the lake easement. <br />Community Development Director Jagoe explained there was a comment at the Planning <br />Commission regarding a 10 foot cartway access to the lake. She reported this access would be a <br />private easement. She indicated the proposed subdivision would divide the land and would not <br />erase any private easements in place. She stated the private easement would become a civil issue <br />that would have to be pursued with a land attorney and the private property owner. <br />Councilmember Holden questioned what the height of the new homes would be. <br />Community Development Director Jagoe stated the homes could be no taller than 35 feet. She <br />commented on how the City measured building height. She explained the applicant was aware of <br />this requirement and he would be complying. <br />Councilmember Holden indicated the parcel was zoned R-2, which meant the property could <br />have four houses. <br />Community Development Director Jagoe commented the applicant had looked at having four <br />lots or townhomes, but the concept review he moved forward with has been for two single family <br />lots. <br />Mayor Grant questioned what the distance was between the two houses. <br />Community Development Director Jagoe stated the distance between the houses on Tract A and <br />B would be 20 feet. <br />