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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - DECEMBER 14 1998 4 , property. He noted that the current porch does not encroach into the three foot setback. Ms. . Randall stated that is correct. Councilmember Malone noted the revision since the Planning Commission was only to pull the porch in six inches, Ms. Randall noted the original survey and distance to the side property line. Councilmember Malone inquired regarding the east side of the porch. Ms. Randall stated that there is about a one foot difference, so it would be about six feet. Mayor Probst stated that he is inclined to support the variance request based on the hardship discussed about leaving the current stoop in place since it has footings which limit removal ofthe pilings, the removal of which may damage the neighbor's trees. Mayor Probst requested that the motion include the hardship findings. Council members Larson and Keirn accepted this friendly amendment to the motion. Mayor Probst stated that the hardship has to do with the grades of the site, and the only way to replace the stoop would require supporting the house which could potentially damage the trees on the neighbor's property, Councilmember Malone inquired how the house wouldn't be supported. He stated that it seems the issue is one of convenience of construction, . Councilmember Aplikowski stated that she is inclined to support the request since it does not appear the property to the south will be unduly harmed. She agreed that the issue may be the convenience of construction as opposed to a hardship but she will support the application since it remains within the realm of the City's ordinance. The motion carried (4-1 Malone). 2. Planning Case #98-32, Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc., 4100 HamIine Avenue, Site Plan Ms. Randall explained that the petitioner was requesting approval of a site plan to allow for a minor expansion of 17,520 square feet in Building B at their campus which is located at 4100 Hamline A venue, The expansion would not be seen by adjoining parcels or the public right-of- way, The building addition meets all the required setbacks and the exterior would match the existing exterior of Building B, The site currently had 1,265 parking spaces which was 109 parking spaces more than what was required to accommodate the proposed expansion to Building B. The building meets the height, floor area ratio, and lot coverage requirements. Staff considers this a minor addition to the campus and believe it should not have an impact on the City or the adjacent properties. She advised that two issues have come up since the Planning Commission consideration dealing with a modification to the entrance and providing a sidewalk. The new building will have an emergency exit. . Ms. Randall stated that they will also make the site more aesthetically pleasing by relocating lights and providing an entrance canopy. It was also noted that there is a fire hydrant and watermain in the area of the new structure so Staffrecommends it be relocated to ten feet away