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<br />ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MAY 26. 1998 8 <br />Mr. Ringwald presented the exterior elevation from the front and south property lines and noted . <br />it does not change dramatically. He advised that the Planning Commission recommends <br />approval of Planning Case 97-24A, side yard setback variance for the house addition based on <br />the "Findings-Side Yard Setback Variance (house addition)" section of the Staff report dated <br />May 6, 1998, subject to the following conditions: <br />1. Compliance of the plans (Exhibit A, pages I of2 and 2 of2) contained within the Staff <br /> report dated May 6, 1998. <br />2. Provision of detailed exterior drawings for the addition prior to consideration of this <br /> request by the City Council. <br />Mr. Ringwald noted the applicant has provided drawings of the proposed exterior of the addition <br />and the exterior materials will match the materials used on the existing exterior of the structure. <br />He pointed out this variance request is minimal and appropriate to consider. <br />Arlyn Solberg, 3232 North Hamline Avenue, applicant, clarified that the proposed addition is <br />under the existing roofline and will not create a new "bumpout." <br />Councilmember Malone inquired regarding the distance between the house and lot line. Mr. <br />Ringwald stated it is closer than the 6.7 feet identified on the site plan. <br />Councilmember Hicks inquired regarding the existing view from the east and whether the <br />number of exterior doors will be reduced from two to one. Mr. Ringwald stated this is correct. . <br />Councilmember Hicks asked why the foundation currently goes out into this area. Mr. Ringwald <br />stated he is unsure how the roofline is supported given the distance it is cantilevered out. He <br />noted the proposed addition will provide more structural support to the roof. <br />Councilmember Hicks inquired regarding the flag lot configuration of the two lots on Ingerson <br />Road. He stated those properties exist and are not easements so granting a variance will not <br />impact future development of those two flag lots. Mr. Ringwald stated this is correct and the <br />addition will not block any views from those properties. <br />MOTION: Councilmember Hicks moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a <br /> motion to approve Planning Case #97 -24A, variance for a sideyard setback, Arlyn <br /> Solberg at 3232 North Hamline A venue for the house addition for three feet when <br /> ten feet is required, based on the "Findings-Side Yard Setback Variance (house <br /> addition)" section ofthe Staff report dated May 6, 1998, based on the rational it <br /> will provide more structural support and encloses an existing foundation, subject <br /> to the conditions indicated above. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). <br /> 2. Planning Case #97-13, Marlyn Tramm, 3180-3182 Cleveland Avenue, Zero <br /> Lot Line Lot SplitNarianees <br />Mr. Ringwald stated the applicant is requesting approval of a zero lot line lot split to create two . <br />parcels from an existing duplex on a.41 acre parcel zoned R-3 Townhouse and Low Density <br />Multiple Dwelling District. He explained the requested zero lot line lot split will divide the <br />