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Minutes of Regular Council Meeting April 11, 1983 Page 2 , . It waa moved by McAllister, seconded by Christiansen, thst Council approve Resolution 83-25, RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SANITARY SEWER CONNECTION TO THE NEW BRIGHTON SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM. Motion carried unanimouSly (4-0). Status Report - Lametti Arbitration Christoffersen noted the letter from Attorney Lynden states the arbitration has been settled. Council concurred not to appeal the award. REPORT OF VILLAGE PLANNER ORLYN MILLER Case No. 83-3, Lot Split and Consolidation and Associated Variances, 3800 N. Dunlap St. McNiesh reported that applicant has requested that this case be held over until May 9, 1983. . Case No. 83-7, Setback and Access Vsriances, Lot 1, Block 1, Bussard Addition Miller stated that applicant is requesting two variances: 1) a driveway from Snelling Avenue (an "arterial" street) instead of from Bussard Court (a "local" street). (Zoning ordinance states that a residential lot, with frontage on an arterial and local street, shall gain access only from the local atreet). 2) an 8' sideyard setback variance for garage from Snelling Avenue right-of-way. Miller noted that the lot slopes steep,ly upward from both Snelling Ave. and Bussard Court, but the slope is less steep from Snelling; feels the grade differential represents a real hardship, and rec- ommends that the variance for driveway access to Snelling Ave. be granted, provided there is a turn-around on the lot. Planning Commission and Board of Appeals recommends that this variance be granted. Miller noted that the grade of driveway, leading to garage, will be quite steep. even after grading. Miller explained that the proposed garage (assuming the 8' variance is granted) would be midway between the basement floor and the first floor. Moving the garage back 8' more would cause the roof of the garage to be at ground level. Miller noted that the Snelling Ave. right-of- way at this point is 200 feet wide, and approximately 85 feet of open space exists between the existing roadway edge and the east lot line; noted that the City has not previously considered the excesaive right-of-way a reason for granting setback variancea; doea not believe the reasona for requesting the variance meet the City's criteria for granting a variance. Miller reported that the Planning Commission did not recommend granting this variance (6-2); however, two members indicated strong approval of the variance; Board of Appeals felt applicant's hardship and appearance of the structure warranted granting of variance (3-0 decision). . Applicant stated that when he was considering construction of a home on this lot, he checked first with Arden Hills to see if variances could be granted; had then checked with Ramsey County, and received its permission to have driveway opening to Snelling Ave., and was assured that Ramsey County has no plans for further widening of Snelling Ave. He said he has a quit claim deed from Mr. Bussard, so that if riRht-of-wav on Snellin~ is released. it will go to him. His building plans call for removing 5' from th~ top of the hill on this lot, so it will be at approximate eleva- tion of lot to the west. If garage is moved back 8' more, would have extremely steep grade without good u' 3S. It was moved by Mulcahy, seconded by Chr1 approve the variance with respect to aCl and approve an 8' setback variance on th garage (32' setback). j ansen, that Council from Snalling Ave. uast side for the -2-