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I -("'''',':~ J.\ ;~...;-.. , .I(~,~, , .J,__ ,.";' ,I I. s..-:; J II J ;a Plannin2: Commission Minutes Pa2:e 10 2/01/95 I Mr. Fritsinger noted Arden Hills has numerous nonconforming lots and buildings around its I lakes. It is highly unlikely that the City plans on redeveloping these lakeshore areas with the intention of making all homes conform to the lakeshore setback regulations. I Mr. Fritsinger indicated Staff recommends that the Planning Commission table the request and direct Staff to review the Zoning Ordinance for potential amendments which adequately address I the property abutting lakes. Mr. Fritsinger stated in reviewing this request, Staff has made its recommendations based on the , technical interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance. However, if the nonconforming use portion of this ordinance had not applied, Staff would recommend approval of the Front Yard and Lakeshore setback variances. I Piotrowski indicated as a participant in writing the Zoning Ordinance, the intent of the commiuee was not to single out residential home owners under the nonconforming use section I of the ordinance, but was in regards to commercially owned properties. ,- Carlson indicated although he would not like to set a precedent, he would encourage an approval of the variances and review the nonconforming use at a later date, so the McGuires could move forward with rebuilding. I Chair Erickson inquired as to the variance approval for the deck. Mr. Fritsinger indicated reviewing the minutes from that case in 1980, the variance was granted due to the drop in the I land, no visual impact to neighbors and the inability to view the lake from the home. Chair Erickson inquired as to the variance granted in 1980 regarding the deck. Mr. Fritsinger I indicated a 40 foot Iakeshore setback was granted. Nelson inquired as to the size of the deck. Mr. Warren McGuire, the applicant, indicated he I believed the deck to be approximately 10 feet in width. Nelson indicated if the deck is actually 10 feet in width it would be encroaching by three feet onto the variance requirement. I Carlson indicated concern that the debates of the City would prolong the anguish of the McGuires. He encouraged approval of the variances and find appropriate wording for nonconforming use at a later date. I Nelson indicated if the deck encroaches by three feet, either the deck should be adjusted when reattached to the rebuilt home or the variance should be adjusted to reflect the difference. I Tim Mogdck, Engineer\Contractor for the applicant, assured the Commission the deck will be I - reset to comply with the 40 foot setback. I