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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 />