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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - APRIL 30, 2001 4 they have the support of the neighbors on both sides. He noted they were not moving closer to lake. He added the Planning Commission approved them going back 50 feet with the cantilever. He stated he went back to the architect and asked about drawing the deck back five feet. He noted his architect would cause the layout to be long and narrow. He added it would greatly reduce airflow, design, and utility. He stated the change does not seem to work well. He noted ifhe loses his mid-may window, he could not start the project until fall. He thanked the council for its time. Ms. Chaput stated the Planning Commission felt there could not be findings for a hardship. She noted since they are going to amend the ordinance to match the Minnesota rules back to 50 feet, the Planning Commission felt they could approve it without making findings of hardship with the 50-foot change. She added the reason for the variance is that they are expanding the area ofthe building. She stated if the ordinance is changed, the variance would be less. Mayor Probst noted there had not been a building there before, only a deck. Mr. Lundin stated it was a permanent deck up above and a legitimate footprint. Councilmember Larson stated his difficulty is that he does not think the requirements for a variance hardship are there. He noted he can sympathize that the family has had the deck for some time, but they have to show hardship. Mr. Lundin stated he thinks the hardship is that they could not go further towards lake and to have to go back another five feet would make the porch narrow. Councilmember Grant asked the airflow issue. Mr. Lundin explained the changes and the airflow pattern. He stated this is not a three-season porch. Mayor Probst stated they are expanding the nonconformity by adding an enclosed space into the setback. Mr. Lundin stated he is under the impression they could put a screened porch under the existing deck and get a building permit. Ms. Chaput concurred. Councilmember Larson asked if there is an existing variance for this house. Ms. Chaput responded no. She stated that it appeared that Karth Lake did not have an outlet, so the homes are closer to the lake than they should be. Mayor Probst stated he does not have a problem with the Planning Commission's recommendations. He noted there are a number of plan configurations that would be allowed in this plan. Mr. Filla stated the application is for a 43-foot setback. He noted Mr. Lundin has not made application for a 50-foot setback. He added they need to respond to the application. He stated Mr. Lundin has right to a reaction to his application. He noted Mr. Lundin has not consented to the 50-foot setback. He added they would still have to go back to finding a hardship. He stated