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. . ,. ,ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - DECEMBER 28, 1994 3 to the original home and subsequent building applications for additions are subject to original I legal setbacks as required by the ordinance. . Councilmember Hicks asked what the impact would be to the drainage if the variance was not permitted. Mr. Fritsinger indicated the drainage would run directly under the middle of the home. . Councilmember Hicks inquired what the impact would be to the neighbors if no variance was allowed. Mr. Fritsinger indicated the home would sit too close and would not allow for the . required setbacks between homes. Councilmember Hicks inquired what the impact would be to the wetlands. Mr. Fritsinger . indicated if the home was located within the required setbacks, the home would then encroach onto the wetlands. . Councilmember Malone requested to view the model. Councilmember Aplikowski, a current neighbor of the Crosbys', attested to their concern for the Ie environment and the appearance of their current home. Councilmember Hicks inquired if a description of the garage could be given. Mr. Dennis I McGrath, architect for the Crosbys', indicated there would be a concrete slab under the garage and the driveway itself would be constructed with either a retaining wall or a foundation wall as I support. Councilmember Hicks inquired if the model is a basic footprint of the proposed home. Mr. . McGrath indicated this to be correct. Councilmember Malone inquired if the portion of the home that is in between the garage and . home, would be living space. Mr. McGrath indicated this would be the basic design, but specifications were not complete. Councilmember Malone indicated concern for fire exits and fire department access to the entire home. Mr. McGrath indicated during the design process, . these issues will be addressed. I Councilmember Malone inquired if the City knew how much the property is encroached on by the street. Mr. Fritsinger indicated only a portion of the property is affected by a few feet. . Councilmember Malone inquired if the road was done differently would the encroachment be less. Superintendent Winkel indicated at some time in the future the street would be reviewed ~ and probably reconfigured to lessen the encroachment caused by the small stand of oak trees. MOTION: Hicks moved and Malone seconded a motion to approve a 16 foot Front Yard Variance for the construction of a new home at 1485 Arden Place West - I Applicants Paul and Mary Crosby. The motion carried unanimously (4-0).