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I I ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 30.1996 23 ~ off-season so the garage needs to be 24 feet in length. He stated he could consider possible adjustment but does not know how much it would atfect the variance request. I Mr. Danielson asserted it is not unusual for new homes to be constructed with at least a three car garage and he would appreciate the Council's consideration of his request. I Councilmember Hicks brought up the option of rotating the garage two to three feet into the driveway width which would reduce the need for a variance and improve the sight lines for I neighbors to the north. Mr. Danielson stated this would be an option and he could tear down the brick building and fence so such a location can be staked out. I Councilmember Hicks noted the garage on Hamline Avenue that is 30 feet from the center line has probably been there many years and existed prior to adoption of the current ordinances. I Councilmember Hicks concurred there is no hardship other than need, which does not legally constitute a hardship. He pointed out the applicant could build this structure in the front yard but he believes that would produce a greater impact to all neighbors. So on that basis, he supports I the variance if the garage is rotated to become more parallel to the adjacent Lynch garage and to reduce the variance request to 25 feet. Ie Mr. Danielson asked if the five foot variance could be cut back to two to three feet since it is strictly an open area between Mr. Lynch's garage and fenced-in area. He explained he prefers to I not narrow the drive too much. Councilmember Hicks pointed out if the garage is rotated, it could also be moved backwards to keep the five foot setback on the southwesterly corner. I Mayor Probst stated he does not want to negotiate the solution here, but agrees with the need to consider sight lines of the other three homes. Mayor Probst stated he thinks there are other locations for the garage that would require no variances. I Councilmember Malone noted that locating the garage in the front yard is not as desirable and he prefers to see the pump house removed. He suggested the applicant be allowed to work with I Staff to determine a location which minimizes the variance request. Mr. Danielson stated he is willing to work with Staff to determine a location that reduces I setbacks and is satisfactory to his neighbors. I Councilmember Aplikowski stated locating the garage in the front yard is not an acceptable location and she supports working within the suggested parameter and rotating the location of the garage. I Mayor Probst suggested this request be referred to Statf to resolve the configuration for prcsentation at the October 15, 1996, Council meeting. Mr. Danielson stated his agreement with " this suggestion. I