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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - NOVEMBER 10. 1997 11 . house addition, The deck would be triangular in shape and approximately 100 square feet in area, Mr. Ringwald advised that the Plarming Commission, at its November 5, 1997 meeting, recommended denial of the sidc yard setback variance for the house addition and denial of a side yard setback variance for the attached deck based on the "Findings-Side Yard Setback Variance (house addition and deck)" section of the Staff memorandum to the Plarming Commission dated November 5, 1997, It was noted that the applicant was not present tonight. Mr. Ringwald reported that they were also not present at the Planning Commission meeting. In response to Councilmember Aplikowski, Mr. Ringwald reviewed the existing floor plan and area of expansion. Councilmember Aplikowski asked where else the addition can be located. Mr. Ringwald explained the project can be minimized by using a stoop rather than a deck to provide an access point into the kitchen, In terms of the overall size and scope, the existing 132 square foot kitchen is in keeping with most kitchens and not unreasonable in area, Councilmember I~Iicks asked why the house is twisted on the lot as it is. Mr. Ringwald pointed out the general location of the house to the east. He advised that most of the homes were an original cottage-type of home with unusual configurations, Mayor Probst stated, perhaps, the homes were located to be parallel with thc lake, . COlmcilmember Hicks noted there is adequate space on the lot to construct a deck from the living room, MOTION: Malone moved and Hicks seconded a motion to deny Planning Case #97-24, Arlyn Solberg, 3232 North Hamline A venue, side yard variance for a house and deck addition based on the rationale that there is no demonstrable hardship or function of the property to justify the variance, Councilmember Aplikowski stated she can understand allowing one or the other and does not support deniaL The motion passcd 4-1 (Aplikowski), 3. Case #97-05, PUD Amendment, North Heights Lutheran Church Mr. Ringwald explained that North Heights Lutheran Church is requesting approval of a modification to the materials used on the exterior elevation of their building addition. It was noted that the Council reviewed and then tabled this request at its October 27, 1997 meeting to allow the applicant to return with very specific plans for improving aesthetics with brick or other materials that will provide a permanent surface and/or is in line with the existing building and image intended. Hc reviewed the revised elevation of the gymnasium to incorporate brick on the . upper elevation with the lower elevation being screened by vegetation. Mr. Ringwald stated he believes this addresses the Council's request for more design on the building elevations. -------------