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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MARCH 13,2000 4 COlillcilmember Aplikowski statcd the proposal presents the cleanest line and will not deter from the neighbor's view. She noted the proposal does not hamper other neighbors, and the applicant has the right to enjoy his property in this way. Councilmember Grant stated the applicant has the ability to utilize his property in this way under the zoning laws, and the proposal is the less intrusive option. Mayor Probst stated he could not support the variance request, as he is unable to identify a hardship in this case. Council member Grant asked whether the hardship could apply to the neighbors as well as the applicant. Ms. Randall stated the hardship applies to the property and not to the property owner or any other person. COlillcilmember Larson statcd he opposes granting this variance due to lack of hardship and the fact that other options exist. Councilmember Rem stated she could not support the variance as no hardship exists, and the alternative proposal should be reviewed. Councilmember Aplikowski stated the irregular shape of the lot could be considered a hardship for the applicant, and reiterated her support of granting the variance. Councilmember Aplikowski moved, seconded by Councilmember Grant to approve Planning Case #00-12, Rear Yard Variance (20 feet proposed when 30 feet is required) for a garage addition based on the "Findings - Rear Yard Setback Variance" as contained in the Staff report dated March I, 2000. The motion failed (2 ayes, Aplikowski, Grant - 3 nays, Probst, Larson, Rem). Mayor Probst noted the variance was not denied, adding the applicant could present alternatives or new information if they wished. He added the Council could move to deny the variance, after which the applicant could not reapply for 6 months. Mr. Erickson thanked the Council for their consideration. 2. Case #00-13, Julie Schumacher, Spccial Use Permit (Class II Home Occupation) Ms. Randall explained that the applicant was requesting approval of a Special Use Permit (Class II Home Occupation) for a personal training studio in a single family lot zoned R-2. The home is located at 1932 West County Road E and was remodeled in 1994 to include a workshop area behind the existing two-car garage. The applicant has a purchase agreement on the home and would like to use the workshop area for a training studio. The City has several husiness permitted as a Class I Home Occupation and only one (Arden Hills Nursery) with a Special Use Permit.