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Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, May 9, 1988 Page 2 , CASE #88-10 (Cont'd) The Planner explained the applicant's property has a steep slope at the rear of the lot and noted that the home directly north of the property was granted a front yard variance in 1987, based on the hardship of the land. Bergly advised the conditions on the two lots are identical. Bergly referred Council to the lloard of Appeals minutes, 4-28-88 and the Planning Commission minutes, 5-4-88, recommending approval of the variance as requested, due to the steep slope at the rear of the lot and the fact that the lots are on a private road and the variance would not negatively impact the neighborhood. The Planner advised the applicant had agreed to rotate the house slightly on the lot, which may reduce the setback variance, as well as more aesthetically blend With the adjacent home. Bergly advised the Engineer had reviewed the plan and reported the requested variance would not create a problem. Donald Obbarius, 1619 Lake Johanna lllvd.. advised Council he had been in contact with the Engineer regarding the drainage problems. Obbarius stated that construction of the Anderson home has caused erosion problems and his yard is full of sand. He explained that Anderson did not take any precautionary measure to stop the erosion when he constructed the private roadway and it was his opinion the situation will become worse when the Moberg home is constructed. . Council discussed measures which could be taken to prevent the erosion onto the Obbarius property; it was determined that this was a separate matter from the variance request. Moved by Sather, seconded by Hansen, that Council approve Case No. 88-10, Front Setback Variance of up to 15 feet, 1611 Lake Johanna Boulevard, David Moberg. based on the topographical hardship due to the steep slope at the rear of the property. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) EROSION PROBLEM; 1613 LK. JOHANNA llLVD., ANDERSON Council concurred to direct the City Engineer to review the Anderson variance granted last year and approval lot division drainage plan, for verification of conditions which were attached to protect the residents experiencing drainage problems. in the area from Council further concurred to direct City Staff to forward a letter to Mr. Anderson, requesting a silt fence or other preventative measures be taken to correct the drainage and erosion problems, as noted in the approval. CASE #88-11; FRONT YARD SETBACK VAR. & SITE PLAN REV., . NORWEST llANK. CO. RD. E & PINE TREE Council was referred to the Planner's report of 5/4/88, relative to the request for a Site Plan Review and 12 ft. Front Setback Variance for Norwest Bank, County Road E and Pine Tree Drive. Planner Bergly advised the applicant had explored various alternatives for expansion, however. the lot is narrow. He explained the plan meets all other ordinance requirements and the proposed additional landscaping would soften the visual impact of the bUilding on Pine Tree Drive. Bergly stated the County Road E setback of the building would be in line with other businesses. Bergly referred Council to the Board of Appeals minutes of 4-28-88, and Planning Commission minutes of 5-4-88, both recommending approval of the requested variance. He noted the Planning Commission had requested the applicant endeavor to match the landscaping material sizes used as closely as possible with the existing landscaping on the site; the applicant had agreed. .