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. ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - ARlL 5, 2006 7 . Commissioner McClung agreed uniformity was important and setback from the principal structure should be at the 40 foot mark and allow residents to take the same advantage that everyone else had with respect to the front porch. He noted they would need to modify the language of the Ordinance. Acting Chair Larson opened the public hearing at 7:47 p,m. Acting Chair Larson invited anyone for or against the request to come forward and make comment. There were no comments made, Acting Chair Larson closed the public hearing at 7:48 p,Jll. Mr. Lehnhoff reconfirmed the consensus of the Planning Commission on the three remaining discussion points, A vacant lot may have a covered front porch on a new dwelling that is as close as 30 feet to the front lot line; redeveloped lots with structures bigger than the original structure may have a covered porch as close as 30 feet to the front lot line; redeveloped lots with a new structure that is on the same footprint as the previous structure will preserve the right to encroach on the front setback based on the formula in the Ordinance, and glass cannot be part of the 35 percent of the porch walls that may be solid. . Commissioner Bezdieek moved, seconded by Commissioner McClung to approve Planning Case No, 06-012, Front Porch Zoning Ordinance Amendment, City of Arden Hills. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS A, VARIANCE PROCEDURES AND CHECKLIST Mr. Lehnhoff stated in order to help residents and businesses understand the variance process and requirements better, the variance procedures fOlm has been updated to include the following: A definition of a variance; a more prominent and refined list of the hardship criteria; and a more detailed list of the submittal requirements. Since the application is an administrative tool, no action is required. Commissioner McClung recommended they strike "Fire Chief' and insert '<Fire Marshal", .