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<br /> ARDEN ffiLLS CITY COUNCIL - MAY 26 1998 7 <br />. consideration two weeks so it can be considered more quickly. In this case, it would be July <br /> 13th. ,Mr. Ringwald stated he advised Mr. Whittles of this option several days ago. <br /> Mr. Whittles stated he will make application for the variance but does not want to be delayed two <br /> months. He stated he was notified of the need for a variance the day he came in to pick up the <br /> permit (May 19 or 20, 1998). He advised that the Building Official told him the garage needed to <br /> be five feet away but this is not an attached garage so ten feet is required. <br /> Mayor Probst apologized for the confusion and explained the next Planning Commission meeting <br /> is July 1, 1998 and the Council would be willing to expedite this process and consider the request <br /> at the next Council meeting which would be July 13, 1998. <br /> Mr. Whittles asked how far he can proceed before he gets in trouble. Mayor Probst advised Mr. <br /> Whittles that he needs Council approval. <br /> Mr. Ringwald stated Mr. Whittles could start removal of the existing garage structure and ground <br /> preparation but construction of the new structure should wait until Council approval. <br /> Mr. Whittles stated this would be fine ifhe could remove the structure and construct the concrete <br /> forms. <br /> Councilmember Malone urged caution since there is no guarantee that variance approval will be <br />. granted. <br /> Mr. Whittles explained he plans to move the current garage to another location on the property so <br /> it can be used until the new one is available. <br /> Councilmcmber Malone noted the existing garage can be repaired or improved and remain in its <br /> current location. Mr. Ringwald explained that Mr. Whittles proposes a significant improvement <br /> and increase in size. <br /> Councilmember Malone again cautioned that while the currcnt garage can be improved at its <br /> current location, a new garage cannot be constructed, without a variance, five feet from the <br /> property line. <br /> There were no other public comments. <br /> UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS <br /> A. Planning Cases <br /> 1. Planning Case #97-24A, Arlyn Solberg, 3232 North Hamline Avenue, <br /> Variance <br /> Mr. Ringwald explained that the applicant is requesting approval of a variance for a side yard <br />. setback for a house addition (three feet proposed, when 10 feet is required) on a single family lot <br /> zoned R-l. He explained that the applicant had made a previous request for an addition to the <br /> house which was denied. Mr. Solberg has revised the request to match the addition with the <br /> basement wall and remain within the existing roofline. <br /> I <br />