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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 29. 1997 6 . Mayor Probst noted that a larger lot could accommodate an attached garage plus a detached garage of 728 square feet. However, this is not an option for the applicant due to the small size of this lot. Councilmember Malone reviewed that a standard sized lot would accommodate a standard two- car garage of 576 square feet plus a detached 728 square foot accessory structure. However, with this lot, that is not possible and may be the rationale to allow a variance. Councilmember Hicks noted there is 20 feet between the garage and house. He asked if this area could be used to attach the garage to the house. Mr. Ringwald explained this is not an option since the elevation of the garage roof is lower than the elevation of the house floor. MOTION: Malone moved and Hicks seconded a motion to approve Planning Case #97-18, Variances requested by Gerald Sievers, 3224 Lake Lane, for a thirty-five foot front yard setback variance based on the findings that the front yard setback variance merely continues an existing situation and has no impact to neighbors and approval of a variance to allow an 884 square foot accessory building based on the rationale that with a typical sized residential lot, the opportunity exists for an attached two car garage of approximately 550 square feet plus an accessory . structure of 728 square feet and the applicant has indicated that 884 square feet will meet their purposes yet places less square footage of building on the lot, and subject to the two conditions as stated above. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). C. 1996 Trail Improvements (Thor Construction), Final Pay Estimate Ms. Cindy Walsh, Parks and Recreation Director, reviewed that the trail project was contracted out to Thor Construction for $99,906.20. In the previous two pay estimates, the City had retained $5,286.61 for work not yet completed. The punch list items for the 1996 trail project have been completed and the final pay estimate to Thor Construction is for $12,775.82 which includes the $5,286.61 retainage as well as the additional work that has been completed. This brings the total construction cost to $98,902.08. Staff recommends the Council approve the final pay estimate. Mayor Probst noted that this amount is about $1,000 below the original bid estimate. Ms. Walsh stated this is correct. She reported the contractor has come back several times to correct problems as a result of rain and quality of work. MOTION: Hicks moved and Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve the Final Pay Estimate for the 1996 Trail Improvements requested by Thor Construction in the amount of$12,775.82. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). .