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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - OCTOBER 7, 1998 7 . Commissioner Sand moved, seconded by Commissioner Nelson to recommend denial of Planning Case #98-25, Brett Dallmann, 3564 N. Snelling Avenue, Front Yard Setback Variance for an attached garage and family room (14 feet proposed, when 40 feet is required) based on the "Findings-Front Yard Setback Variance (family room and garage)" section of the staff report dated September 30, 1998. The motion carried unanimously (5- 0). PLANNING CASE #98-26 - GREGG LARSON - ]]77 N. SNELLING A VENUE - MINOR SUBDIVISION/CONSOI ,IDA nON Chair Erickson confirmed that the Planning Case was announced in the September 23, 1998 publication of the Bulletin. He then opened the public hearing at 8:25 p.m. Mr. Jim Lobinski, 3568 N. Snelling Avenue, indicated that he lives next door to the applicants from the previous case and stated the flooding problem is ridiculous. He presented a photo showing the situation between the two houses during the spring time. He stated the l2-inch drainage pipe has been filled in by development and every time it rains his driveway is underwater. He feels if the addition for the house next door is approved, the problem will get worse, particularly if the house is placed away from the street. Chair Erickson asked if the current owner of the home next door has affected the area. Mr. Lobinski stated that the pipe had been partially filled in with erosion but his next door neighbor's construction has clogged it . completely. Commissioner Sand suggested that Mr. Lobinski address the City Council with this issue or submit his concerns in writing.. Councilmember Malone suggested it be reviewed by Public Works staff first. Commissioner Galatowitsch noted he should make his complaint in writing because, ifhis neighbor's addition is approved, it may affect his situation. Chair Erickson requested presentation from Staff on Planning Case #98-26. Ms. Randall explained that the applicant is requesting approval of a minor subdivision to relocate a property line between two parcels zoned R-l Single Family Residential. The applicant owns the two parcels and wishes to move the property line between the two. The lot lines would create a 2.2 and a 1.1 acre parcel. Parcel number one currently uses an easement through a neighboring property for access. The subdivision would allow Parcel number one to have right-of-way access if they so desire. Ms. Randall advised that Staffrecommends approval of Planning Case #98-26, minor subdivision, subject to the condition that the subdivision be recorded in the form of a Registered Land Survey. If the Planning Commission makes a recommendation on the Planning Case, it would be heard at the Monday, October 26,1998, regular meeting of the City Council. . Mr. Gregg Larson, applicant, stated he is open to answer any questions. Commissioner Sand noted that the property on the lake to the south has wooden steps and a deck which are on the neighbor's existing property line. With the requested change, these structures would be over the property line onto the applicant's property. Mr. Larson stated that the deck and wooden steps are not as large as the drawing indicates and were put in by the owners of the house he purchased.