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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - MARCH 2, 2005 9 . too rigid. Mr. Hellegers replied this language was taken from the City of Richfield's language and he believed that City wanted to have a consistent appearance in the front of the homes. He indicated he had spoken with the building official about this and he was okay with either following the Richfield ordinance or not following the Richfield ordinance. Commissioner Larson noted a perimeter foundation was a sturdier structure. Chair Sand stated if they were referring to an enclosed structure, then he could see needing better footing and foundation materials. Chair Sand opened the public hearing at 8:46 p.m. Chair Sand invited anyone for or against the variance to come forward and make comment. There were no comments. Chair Sand closed the public hearing at 8:47 p.m. Commissioner Bezdicek asked if they were only talking about front yard porches. Mr. Hellegers replied this would include front yard and side yard porches. . Chair Sand moved, seconded by Commissioner Thompson to approve Planning Case No. 05-07: City of Arden Hills. 1245 W. Highway 96; Zoning Ordinance Amendments for 10-foot Front Porch Exception to Front Setback in R-1 and R-2 Zoning District. Zoning Amendments #1 and #2 to allow for steps, decks, and ramps as Permitted Encroachments of up to 6 feet in all Zoning Districts and to allow Front Porches as Permitted Encroachments of up to 10 feet, provided that the front porch is no closer than 30 feet from any front or side lot line, for Singe-Family Dwellings. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS None. REPORTS A. Planning Commissioners Commissioner Larson noted he would not be next month's meeting. B. Staff . Mr. Hellegers updated the Commission on upcoming application requests. C. Council Member Council Mcmber Grant updated the Commission on recent City Council actions.