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Minutes of Regular Council -Meeting September 14, 1981 In discussion, Miller noted previous variance reouests for expan- sion of living space and garage additionS which were granted, apparently to encourage property improvement. Applicant Helfman presented a modified sketch for a 22' x 28' garage which would require a 13' rather than 15' setback variance. Helfman said alternative options were considered but are not fea- sible without extreme excavation which is not practical. It was noted that the lot is large enough to accommodate a house of the proposed size, if applicant could start over; appears the hard- ship is the existing house location, which is an "economIc rather than "land" hardship. Concern was expressed with line of sight for neighbor to the west. When asked if he discussed the variance with his neighbor, Helfman said he did: neighbor to east approved, . neighbor to west did not. Applicant showed elevations of the lots in the neighborhood; noted that the only logical space for the addition is as proposed. noted that house to the west is at a higher elevation and the addition would not therefore impact their view. After discussion, McAllister moved that Council deny the 15' front sethack variance on the basIs that the lot does not impose any particular hardship and the encroach- ment would obstruct the line of sight of neighbors to the west. Hotion was seconded by Hol1enhorst and carried unanimously (5-0). It was explained that a substantially modified plan can be sub- mitted for consideration without delay; a 6 month delay is re- quired for re-submIttal of this variance. ~ase No. 81-23, Arden Oaks - PrelIminary Plat and Peauest for Village to Install Improvements - Council was referred to the proposed Preliminary Plat of Arden Oaks, a 42 lot single-family subdivision which he described as a modification of the previous Preliminary Plat of the area, apprOVEd for a~other owner, but not pursued to the final plat stage prior to sale of the property. In review, Miller reported that the 21.3 acre plat as now proposed, includes a tot-lot and 42 single family lots; the Parks Committee recommends adding lots 14 and 15, Block 2, to the desIgnated tot lot. which would result in a 1.5 acre park dedication. Miller noted that a "hammerhead" turn-around area was previously required within the plat at Pascal Ave. which should be provided on lot 21; noted that some of the lots do not meet dImensional requirements, but it appears they can be brought into conformance with minor ad- justment of lot lines. Miller noted that the primary difference between this design and that of the previous plat is the short cul-de-sac, in place of a through street. A transparency, indicating recommended modifications, was shown, and alternate park site options were discussed. . Mr. Laughinghouse (applicant) showed charts identifying present conditions of the site (major barriers - roads, railroad, ponds) rough drainage and grading and utility plans; also presented an illustr ation of how a house could be designed on one of the "dif- icult" lots. Laughinghouse said he is negotiating the purchase of a lot or two south of the site, on Wesley; suggested this area, if acquired, as a possible park area option for consideration. In discussion of access to lot 1, block 2, LaughInphouse said he would be amenable to an access easement over lot 2. Hiller said access is possible from Snelling, but it must he held to the south edge of the lot; said he has not evaluated which is better. Christoffersen briefly described how utilities will be provided to the site, extendIng existing services as proposed in previously prepared feasibility study; noted that the plan includes serving all lots on Wesley and Snelling, outside the plat as well; advised that a sewage pumping station is proposed; water line will be looped. - 3-