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. . .e . . I I I . .. I I . . I . I .e . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - JUNE 24_ 1996 8 Mayor Probst inquired whether a precedent has been established on Sandeen Road. Mr. Ringwald confirmed the precedent and reviewed the two previously approved variance requests and side yard setback on Ridgewood Court which extended a non-conforming wall. Councilmember Malone noted the height was of concern and questioned how much higher the addition will be_ Mr. Ringwald indicated it is not meaningfully higher. Herb Tousley, applicant, stated he is aware of the conditions for approval and has nothing to add to staffs report. Councilmember Malone commented on the loss of the side yard variance ifthe building is damaged or destroyed in excess of 50%. He explained if this were to happen, the applicant would need to rebuild the house. Mr. Tousley stated he is aware of this condition. Councilmember Aplikowski asked if there will be living area above the garage. Mr. Tousley stated there is living area over the existing garage and this area will be extended over the addition. Councilmember Hicks noted that on the drawing you cannot determine how the existing garage roofline will change. He noted the back porch corner area appears to be enclosed. Mr. Tousley advised it is a screen porch and will remain as it is. Mr. Ringwald used an overhead to diagram the grade change of the front and rear elevations. MOTION: I-licks moved and Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve Planning Case #96-06, front and side yard variances for Herb Tousley, 3248 Sandeen Road, based on the conditions outlined by the Planning Commission. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). E. Resolution #96-07, Holiday Inn Site Plan Review, 1201 West County Road E Mr. Ringwald explained that Holiday Inn is requesting approval of a modification to their Site Plan at 1201 West County Road E to allow for the placement of an air conditioning system on the ground adjacent to the rear of the building. He advised the Planning Commission unanimously recommends approval of the site plan modification wth the following conditions: 1. Provision of a 24-foot wide drive aisle adjacent to the new air conditioning system; 2. Provision of curbing adjacent to the new air conditioning system (north and east sides), as shown on the applicant's plan; 3. Provision of screening material on the fence, as described in the applicant's request; 4. Relocation of the existing plant materials to the area adjacent to the outside of the fence; and