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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - OCTOBER 7, 1998 T 10 Chair Erickson asked Mr. Stephens ifhe created the drawing in the submittal and, if so, how he . located the house on the property. Mr. Stephens stated he used the City's drawing and enlarged it to create the submittal. He indicated that he has had a survey done which shows the property lines. Chair Erickson stated that he could not accurately act on the case without knowing the exact location of the house. He noted all the suggestions being made may not be necessary until this is known. He does not believe that the drawing the applicant used is completely accurate and suggested, when the applicant has the survey done, the corners of the house should be staked. Mr. Stephens asked ifhe could just run a line from the property stakes to the house and make the measurements this way. Chair Erickson stated, with the rounded corner, it would be difficult to get an accurate measure. Commissioner Sand stated, as with the earlier Planning Case, the Commission cannot re-design on the spot, they must act according to what is presented. He indicated that there are some options which the applicant could come back with but the Commission will need more accurate information. Commissioner Galatowitsch agreed with Commissioner Sand and added that accurate information is needed to prevent future problems. Commissioner Nelson showed Mr. Stephens an example of an appropriate survey for submission with a setback variance request. . Chair Erickson asked Staff if the City has ever vacated property. Mr. Ringwald stated they have in certain cases to facilitate development. In this case the road is being used and the City may not be willing to vacate it. This is a situation in which all the homeowners served by the street would have to make the request. Commissioner Galatowitsch asked why the dead end portion of Skiles Lane was constmcted. Mr. Ringwald stated that it is an access to the two houses on the corners of Glenarden Road and Skiles Lane. Commissioner Galatowitsch asked what would happen if the City did vacate the property from the house to the end of the road. Mr. Ringwald stated that the residents would have to be in agreement and would be responsible to maintain the road. Commissioner Baker asked if the City were to go this route, how long would the process take and who would be responsible for the required legal and survey work. Mr. Ringwald stated that it would be up to the property owners, similar to a request for a lot split or site plan. He noted, that if the road does not serve the public, the land could go back to the two adjoining property owners. If the two properties are from the same Plat, the land could be split between them. If they are from two different Plats, the City would have to determine who originally owned the land and this is who it would go to. He indicated that this issue is a lot more complex than the options of just moving the location of the garage. Commissioner Sand moved, seconded by Commissioner Nelson to recommend denial of . Planning Case #98-27, Michael and Karen Stephens, 3484 Glenarden Road, Corner Side Yard Setback Variance (20 feet proposed, when 40 feet is required) and a Rear Yard Setback Variance (20 feet proposed, when 30 feet is required) for a garage addition based