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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MAY 26, 1998 9 existing duplex into two lots, The home was constructed with a zero lot line in mind from a utility and fire wall perspective, Mr. Ringwald stated this zero lot split line needs to be in this particular location since it is in the center of the unit and from the street you will not know this lot split exists, He explained the lot split only accommodates ownership and not a site use, Mr. Ringwald advised the Planning Commission recommends approval of Planning Case 98-13, zero lot line lot split and variances (lot width and depth), based on the "Findings-Lot Width Variance (northerly parcel)" and the "Findings-Lot Depth Variance (southerly parcel)" sections of the Staff report dated May 6, 1998, conditioned upon recording of a party wall agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, Mr. Ringwald noted that the applicant has provided the party wall agreement for review and approval by the City Attorney, The City Attorney has reviewed and approved of its substance and form, Councilmember Malone noted the Plmming Commission indicated concern regarding exterior coordination which was to be addressed in the party wall agreement, Marlyn Tramm, 3180-3182 Cleveland Avenue, applicant, noted this issue is addressed in Section 2 of the party wall agreement. MOTION: Councilmember Hicks moved and Councilmember Malone seconded a motion to approve Planning Case #98-13 for a zero lot line lot split and variances requested by Marlyn Tramm for 3180-3182 Cleveland A venue, based on the "Findings-Lot Width Variance (northerly parcel)" and the "Findings-Lot Depth Variance (southerly parcel)" sections of the Staff report dated May 6, 1998, conditioned upon recording of a party wall agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, The motion carried unanimously (5-0), 3. Planning Case #98-14, Ann Sturgeon, 3769 New Brighton Road, Lot Split Mr. Ringwald advised that the applicant has withdrawn this application via a written request. 4. Planning Case #98-15, McGuire's Sign-A-Rama, 1201 West County Road E, Special Use Permit Mr. Ringwald explained the applicant is requesting approval ofa Special Use Permit (signage) modification (Planning Case #95-6) for the Holiday Inn/McGuire's, 1201 West County Road E, to allow for the placement of four neon stripes adjacent to the existing McGuire's sign (wall) facing County Road E, He noted they have a 12 square foot sign identitying the restaurant and the applicant would like to place two neon stripes on either side to accent the exterior. Mr, Ringwald advised that the Planning Commission recommends approval of Planning Case #98-15, Special Use Permit (signage), subject to compliance with the plans in Exhibit A of the Staff memorandum dated May 5, 1998,