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Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, 9-11-89 Page 4 . CASE #89-14 (Cont'd) The Board of Appeals and Planning Commission recommend approval of the variance based on the unusual lot shape and terrain, the heavily landscaped front yard which will prohibit any negative visual impact and the setback of the garage being far enough from the street to prohibit visibility from vehicular traffic. Bergly stated the Board of Appeals suggested review of the ordinance for possible revision as it relates to lots with lake frontage. . Councilmember Growe noted the current driveway on the south property line encroaches on the adjacent parcel of land. Jeff Fog, applicant, stated he has discussed this matter with his neighbor and the two parties are negotiating an easement to accommodate the encroachment. Malone moved, seconded by Growe, that Council approve Case #89-14, Variance to allow an accessory structure between the house and the front property line as proposed, 3421 North Snelling Avenue, Jeff Fog, based on the seven Items listed in the Planner's report of 9-6-89, Planning Commission and Board of Appeals recommendations for approval. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) CO RD E/LEXINGTON SIGNALIZATION; AND EVP SYSTEM, RAMSEY COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS Council was referred to a memorandum from the Clerk Administrator dated 9-7-89, outlining the proDosed signalization project for County Road E and Lexington Avenue and the Emergency Vehicle Pre-emption system. . Dan Soler, Ramsey County Traffic Engineer, explained that Ramsey County needs plan approval from the City of Arden Hills to proceed with the proposed signalization project along County Road E and Lexington Avenue. He stated the signalization plan originally was two separate projects; it is more cost effective to combine the project. Soler noted the plan had initially been reviewed by the City and Council basically agreed with the plan, except for the EVP system. He advised the City of Shoreview has approved the emergency vehicle pre-emption system and the plan remains at a standstill until both cities concur on the system. Mayor Sather suggested Soler discuss the design of the signalization at Pine Tree Drive/County Road E and at Lexington Avenue/Red Fox Road; noted easements will be required and questioned if property owners have reviewed the plans. Soler discussed the signals at County Road E and the Highway 51 ramps; the only change would be in the control equipment to coordinate/interconnect the signals. He eXplained that at County Road F/Lexington there will be overhead signal indicators for the County Road F traffic and at County Road E/Lexington the traffic will be able to accomplish left turns in all directions on both the green arrow and a green light. Mayor Sather reviewed the problems of designing the signal at Pine Tree Drive/County Road E and the proposed driveway relocation at Lexington Ave/Red Fox Road; suggested that if the adjacent property owners have concerns/comments relative to the plan, a meeting be scheduled with the City Engineer, Planner and Dan Soler to .discuss the matter. . Soler agreed to meet with staff and property owners, however, he explained the City would have to approve the plans at this time or the two signals will be deleted from the plan at this time. Mike Flanagan, St. Paul Book & Stationary, questioned if the County would consider posting "no right turn on red" at the existing northbound off-ramp for Snelling and having all-way stop for a few seconds at the Pine Tree Drive/County Road E signal light.