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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - JULY 13, 1998 2 MOTION: Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Keirn seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as listed above and authorize execution of all necessary documents contained therein. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). . PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor Probst invited those present to come forward and address the Council on any items not already on the agenda. There were no public comments. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS A. Planninl: Cases 1. Planning Case #98-16, Terry McCleary, 1665 Valentinc Avenue, Lot SpIitfV ariances Mr. Kevin Ringwald, Assistant to the City Administrator, advised that the applicants, Terry and Diane McCleary, have withdrawn their request for a lot split variance. 2. Planning Case #98-19, Thomas Whittles, 1867 Glenpaul Avenue, Variance . Mr. Ringwald explained the applicant is requesting approval of a side yard setback variance for a detached garage addition (four feet proposed, when ten feet is required) on a single family lot zoned R-2. Mr. Ringwald explained if the garage was attached, five feet would be required in this zoning district. I-Ie noted the considerable number of garages in the immediate neighborhood that are at or near the property line and commented on past variances which have been granted in this neighborhood for similar requests. Mr. Ringwald advised that the Plarming Commission recommends approval of a five foot side yard setback. The applicant was requesting a four foot sideyard setback. Mr. Ringwald explained that five feet will provide distance for drainage and utilities, separation for fire protection, and provide the same side yard setback as an attached housing unit in this zoning district. Mr. Ringwald presented a detailed exterior elevation, noting the vinyl siding and asphalt shingled roof. He advised the Planning Commission recommends approval of PI arming Case #98-19, five foot side yard setback variance for the detached garage addition (four feet proposed, when ten feet is required) based on the Findings-Side Yard Setback Variance (detached garage) section of the Staff report dated July I, 1998, and subject to the following conditions: I. Provision of exterior drawings of the proposed addition prior to the consideration by the City Council; and 2. Compliance with the plans shown on Exhibit A of the Staff report dated July 1, 1998. MOTION: Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve of Plarming Case #98-19, Thomas Whittles, 1867 Glenpaul Avenue, for a five foot (5') side yard setback variance for the detached garage addition (four feet proposed, when ten feet is required) based on the Findings-Side Yard Setback Variance (detached garage) section of the Staffreport dated July 1, 1998, and subject to the following conditions: .