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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - JULY 17,2002 8 e Commissioner Duchenes stated previously the Commission had agreed that i I' a home had a one-car garagc, a two-car garage could be built because of a hardship, but a three- car . garage was not considered a hardship. Chair Sand opened the public hearing at 9:27 p.m. Mark Fertig, 1413 Colleen Avenue, stated the garage on his home was next to his neighbor's garage and not next to his neighbor's home. He replied his property had a drop-off in his backyard, which would limit their ability to add a double deep garage. He stated they would not consider adding a double deep garage. Alireza Foroozan, 1403 Colleen Avenue, stated he had a three car garage and there was enOLlgh room to get his trailer in his back yard. He stated applicant would also have enough room to get into their back yard. He stated Mr. Fertig's garage was really small and he encouraged the Commission to grant this variance. Chair Sand closed the public hearing at 9:33 p.m. Commissioner Ricke requested further information whether the City had granted variances on the north side of Colleen A venue for three car garages. Chair Sand recessed the meeting at 9:35 p.m. for Mr. Parrish to research Commissioner Ricke's request. e Chair Sand reconvened the meeting at 9:44 p.m. Mr. Parrish statcd no variances had been granted for side or rear yard setbacks. He stated the only variances on Colleen were for fences. 1. Commissioner Zimmennan moved, seconded by Commissioner Rickc, to deny Planning Case 02-17, Setback Variance, Mack and Lisa Fertig, 1413 Colleen Avcnue, based on the fact that there was no hardship demonstrated. The motion calTied unanimously (6-1 Lemberg). PLANNING CASE #02-04, CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, 1245 WEST HIGHWAY 96, SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE MODIFICATIONS Chair Sand opened thc Public Hearing at 9:45 p.m. Staff reviewed their report of July 8, 2002 and asked for comments from the Commission. Chair Sand closed the Public Hearing at 9:47 p.m. e Commissioner Zimmerman moved, seconded by Chair Sand to recommcnd for approval to City Council as submitted, Planning Case #02-04, City of Arden Hills, 1245 West Highway 96, Subdivision Ordinance Modifications as presented. The motion carried unanimously (7-0).