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- ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 2, 1998 4 DRAFt Ms. Randall indicated that the Commission could vote to recommend approval of only the porch . if they were not in favor of the house variance.. Mr. Ringwald commented that he had experienced a similar situation and if the house were to be destroyed, there is plenty of property to rebuild a new home with the currently required setback. Commissioner Sand agreed that it would be premature to deal with an issue such as the house variance and feels it would set a precedence. He said the only issue needed to be dealt with at this time would be the porch which he has no problem with. Chair Erickson also agreed that it would be premature to act on the request for a variance to rebuild the house and that there is buildable area as opposed to some cases where there is a substandard lot. He also stated that the requested addition stands the test of other communities he's worked with and the addition of the porch would not increase the amount of nonconformity since the porch would be even with the side of the house. Commissioner Sand asked the applicant, Mrs. Sandra Kurkowski, if the names of the neighbors listed in her letter were in support of their request. Mrs. Kurkowski stated that they were. Commissioner Baker said he feels that the variance for the porch is appropriate but the request for the variance to have the house rebuilt is not at this time. . Commissioner Nelson asked Ms. Randall if staff was recommending approval of both the porch and the variance for rebuilding the house. Ms. Randall stated it would be up to the Commission and she strongly recommends approval of the porch variance. The variance for rebuilding the house Could be dealt with when and if the house is destroyed. Chair Erickson asked if anyone in the audience wanted to speak on behalf of Planning Case #98- 23. There being no one, Chair Erickson asked if anyone wanted to speak in opposition to Planning Case #98-23. Commissioner Sand moved, seconded by Commissioner Baker to recommend approval of Planning Case #98-23, Jeff and Sandra Kurkowski, 1120 Karth Lake Drive, Comer Side Yard Setback Variance for an attached porch and home (27 feet proposed, when 40 feet is required) based on the "Findings-Comer Side Yard Setback Variance (house and attached porch)" section of the staff report dated August 25,1998 and to deny the request for a variance to allow the existing home to be rebuilt in the event that the house was destroyed. Before the Commission voted, Ms. Randall pointed out that ifthe side yard setback variance is . granted with no expiration and the home was destroyed, they could rebuild the porch in the same location.