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. . . ARDEN I-IILLS CITY COUNCIL - FEBRUARY 14,2000 22 yard setback was less than the 40 foot now required. The existing property meets all the minimum dimensional and area standards except for the 40 foot required corner side yard setback. The proposed addition would allow a condition that is consistent with the surrounding development. The development the parcel is in was developed under stmdards different thm current regulations would allow. The addition will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood. Ms. Randall advised that the Planning Commission recommended approval of Planning Case #00-09, corner side yard variance (24 feet proposed, when 40 feet is required) for an addition, based on the "Findings - Corner Side Yard Setback Variance" section of the staff report dated Fcbruary 2, 2000, with the following condition: I. If the structure is damaged in excess of the building code threshold for damage, the variance would no longer be valid. Councilmember Aplikowski asked if the proposed addition would require the removal of trees. Ms. Randall stated that the majority of the trees will be preserved which was one intent behind the proposed location of the addition. MOTION: Councilmember Grmt moved aJld Council member Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve Planning #00-09, corner side yard variance (24 feet proposed, when 40 feet is required) Cor an addition, based on the "Findings - Corner Side Yard Setback Variance" section of the staff report dated February 2, 2000, with the following condition: 1. If the structure is damaged in excess of the building code threshold for damage, the varimce would no longer be valid. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). 4. Case #00-10, HCM Arehitects, Tony Schmidt Park, 3500 Lake Johanna Boulevard, Site Plan Review Ms. Randall explained that the applicant was requesting approval of a site plan review (Phase 2 construction) for planned upgrades to Tony Schmidt Park. On February 23, 1998, the City Council approved the special use permit (Concept Approval) for the redevelopment of Tony Schmidt Park. Ramsey County was proposing to redevelop in several phases. On August 31, 1998, the City Council approved Planning Case #98-21, Site Plm (Phase I construction). In 1999, Phase I construction was completed. They are now requesting approval for Phase 2 construction. During the Special Use Permit (Concept Plm) approval, Ramsey County had not progressed far enough along in the design of this park to provide detailed drawings of what the beach house, picnic shelters, and restrooms will look like.