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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — APRIL 10, 2023 18 Councilmember Fabel explained he supported the variance and minor subdivision. He thanked the Planning Commission for their careful consideration of the request. He did not support the City putting different requirements on this property. MOTION: Councilmember Fabel moved and Councilmember Rousseau seconded a motion to adopt Resolution #2023-017 for a Minor Subdivision and Variance as submitted by the applicant in Site Plan B for the property located at 1174 Edgewater Avenue, based on the findinLs of fact and submitted plans, as amended by the conditions in the April 10, 2023 report to the City Council. Councilmember Holden requested an amendment to the motion addition Condition 21 to read: The south side yard setback on Tract B shall be 10 feet. AMENDMENT: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Monson seconded an amendment to add Condition 21 to read: The south side yard setback on Tract B shall be 10 feet. Councilmember Holden stated she appreciated the discussion and recommendations from the Planning Commission but noted she supported the south property line being increased to 10 feet. The amendment carried 4-1 (Councilmember Fabel opposed). Councilmember Monson explained this was a very difficult decision for her to make. She appreciated the fact the developer came forward with two single family homes, versus four townhomes. She supported the Council reviewing City Code in order to reduce the number of variances that came forward in the future. Councilmember Holden discussed the existing setbacks in the neighborhood. She commented she would not be able to support this request as she felt the setbacks were not appropriate. The amended motion carried 4-1 (Councilmember Holden opposed).