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<br />ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - AUGUST 25. 1997 <br /> <br />2 <br /> <br />. CONSENT CALENDAR <br /> <br />A. Claims and Payroll <br /> <br />MOTION: <br /> <br />Hicks moved and Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar <br />as submitted and authorize execution of all necessary documents contained <br />therein. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). <br /> <br />PUBLIC COMMENTS <br /> <br />TIlere were no public comments. <br /> <br />UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS <br /> <br />A-I. Planning Case #97-15, Variances (Fence) - Michael Welsh, 1509 Colleen Avenue <br /> <br />Mr. Ringwald stated the applicant is requesting approval of variances to allow for the continuing <br />existence of a fence. Specifically, these variances are for a fence that exceeds the height <br />requirement in the tront yard, is not 30% open for air flow and does not have its finished side <br />out. <br /> <br />. On August 6, 1997, the Planning Commission recommended denial ofthe variances to allow for <br />the continuing existence of a fence on height and direction of finished side, and recommended <br />approval of a variance for 30% open for air flow, because this section of the Code is being <br />proposed for elimination <br /> <br />Mike Welsh, 580 Clevelaud Avenue SW, #12, New Brighton (Formerly of 1509 Colleen <br />Avenue), came forward to address Council. He urged Council to reconsider this matter, as the <br />Mayor was not in attendance at the meeting where the administrative appeal was originally <br />denied. He noted that the Planning Commission originally approved these variances, and was <br />surprised to have their decision reversed by the City Council. He stated he and his wife feel they <br />are being harassed by the City. He stated a variance was applied for last Fall, which was not <br />mentioned in Mr. Ringwald's background memo, and was awaiting a decision on the conflict of <br />code at that time. He inquired if the Code has now been changed. <br /> <br />Mr. Ringwald stated a proposal is before Council for later in the meeting to eliminate the <br />requirement of30% open for air flow. <br /> <br />Mayor Probst inquired why the applicant was before Council tonight if he is no longer the <br />property owner of record. Mr. Welsh explained he received the violation notice in May, and they <br />closed on their house in June. Mr. Ringwald added the City assumes Mr. Welsh has told the <br />present owner of the code enforcement action currently against this address, as they were <br />informed prior to tlle sale. Mr. Ringwald also noted that he had notified the real estate agent <br />representing the Welsh's about the violation. <br /> <br />. <br />