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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - OCTOBER 7,1998 DRAFT 6 Mrs. Dallmann stated they are open to negotiate other options although they prefer not to move . the addition back because this will limit the entrance way into the family room. Chair Erickson stated that the Commission would have to see a re-designed plan before they could decide to approve it. He suggested that the applicant could withdraw the current plan and re-submit a new one rather than having it denied. Mr. Ringwald indicated that there are a variety of options for the applicant. He noted that the six month waiting period for re-submission to the Council is based only on this request. The applicant could submit a new request at any time. Chair Erickson asked, since there is no plan to expand the park, would the City have the option to re-align the easement to be more consistent with the road. Mr. Ringwald indicated it would be possible. He noted the issue has not been fully evaluated by the City. Commissioner Nelson stated that he is not in favor of the request as it was submitted but that something smaller may be acceptable. Chair Erickson pointed out it is not up to the Commission to come up with a proposed compromise. They are only able to act on the proposition submitted. The Commission can make recommendations and suggestions but can only approve or deny the current request. Mrs. Dallmann asked that if the Commission makes recommended changes, can the Council accept or approve the request with the changes. Chair Erickson stated that the Council will . consider the Commission's recommendations and some requests have been approved, others denied, and some have been referred back to the Planning Commission. Mrs. Dallmarm asked if they could be updated as to the status of the road relocation. She noted that when the idea was presented two years ago, it was to widen the road not move it. Ms. Randall stated she can check on it but that when she spoke to the Public Works Director, it had not been approved to be in any particular location. Commissioner Sand asked if the road is moved, how will it effect the 40 foot setback from the property line. Ms. Randall stated it would not change the setbacks. Commissioner Sand noted the issue for the road moving is irrelevant because, even if the road is moved, it will be within the roadway easement. For this reason it seems to be a visual issue not a legal setback issue. Commissioner Nelson asked when the City Council will be reviewing this request. Ms. Randall stated it will be on Monday, October 26, 1998. Commissioner Nelson noted that it is past the deadline to submit a new plan for that meeting. Ms. Randall stated that an extension will be requested. She also noted that the other option would be that if the Commission recommends denial with proposed changes, the applicant could present the changes at the Council meeting. The Council would have the option to return it to the Planning Commission or, if they are comfortable with the recommendation of the Commission, they can decide whether or not to approve the request. Commissioner Sand asked if the Council were to proceed as Ms. Randall suggested, would they . be acting on their own analysis. Ms. Randall stated that although the Council would consider the Commission's recommendation, they would be using their own judgment. They could decide to return the request to the Commission for its evaluation and recommendation.