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Minutes of the RegUl~ouncil Meeting, June 8, 1987 ~ Page 4 , CHAR. GAMB. (Cont'd) Council concurred to hold further discussion of the proposed Charitable Gambling Ordinance until after an Attorney General's opinion has been received relative to the Little Canada operation and the Village Attorney has had an opportunity to review new State . Legislation and discuss the Little Canada bingo operation with their staff. CASE #87-17; VAR. 1136 HUNTERS CT. Council was referred to Planner's report of 5/27/87, the Board of Appeals Minutes (5-21-87) and Planning Commission Minutes (6-3-87) both recommending approval of the variance . Miller explained the house currently has a small roofed porch at the front entrance and the applicant is proposing to enclose the open porch. The enclosure will extend to within 35 ft. of the front lot line; the Arden Hills code permits a 3 ft. encroachment for an "open porch", however, a 40 ft. setback is required for an enclosed entrance. The Planner noted that no hardship related to the land has been identified and stated justification would have to relate to placement of the house on the lot and the fact that no reasonable alternatives exist for an enclosed entry (as noted in the Planning and Board of Appeals minutes). Council was referred to a letter signed by nine neighbors of the applicant; stating they are not opposed to the variance as requested. Moved by Sather, seconded by Peck, that Council approve . Case #87-17, a 5 ft. Front Setback Variance at 1136 Hunter Court, as submitted. Discussion ensued relative to whether or not a precedent would be established on this cul-de-sac street. Miller advised that on a curvilinear street uneven setbacks are not as apparent as when homes are set in a straight line. Councilmember Hansen commented that after viewing the site, it was her opinion that the appearance of the home would be enhanced by the enclosure. Motion carried. (Sather, Peck, Hansen, Winiecki voting in favor; Woodburn opposed) (4-1) CASE #87-18; SITE PLAN REV. & VAR.. ARDEN HILLS CLUB Council was referred to Planner's report, 5-27-87, and Planning Commission minutes (6-3-87), recommending approval, with conditions as outlined in the Planning minutes. Miller explained the applicant is proposing to replace the air-supported structure, as well as expand by adding two additional tennis courts and increasing the parking area. He reviewed the current parking situation and explained that in his opinion the two additional courts coupled with 20 . additional parking spaces will not increase the parking deficiency but will contribute to the general parking supply. Miller noted that if the intensity of use of the facility increases Significantly, the applicant will have to research the possibility of "shared parking" with Control Data. The Planner referred Council to the Board of Appeals letter dated 6/8/87, recommending approval of the 5 ft. height variance as requested. Council discussed the proposed alternate parking lot design as prepared by the Planner; questioned if the driveway shown to the south is currently in place and expressed concern about safety for patrons of the facility. Miller advised that the southerly driveway is currently used as a service drive. therefore, patrons are aware of it; he also commented that the service drive could use upgrading and the alternate parking lot design would allow for upgrading in conjunction with the expansion, as well as creating extra parking spaces and eliminating the third access onto Fernwood Avenue. He advised Council that the dumpster located in the service drive area is not currently screened and the applicant would have to provide screening. There was discussion relative to the parking deficiency. The Planner stated . that the Special Use Permit approved for the Sports Clinic located in the facility included a stipulation for review of the parking area and compliance to parking requirements if a' problem arises; he noted a possible alternative would be a "shared parking" agreement with Control Data.