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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - MARCH 1, 2000 DRAF 12 Commissioner Sand noted you could generate a six foot deck extension from the living room sliding patio door and fall within the setback requirement and still use the step up to the main -- deck with a slight adjustment and construct the three-season porch on the south side from the .. dining room. Ms. Randall stated the neighbor to the north called with basic questions and expressed no concern. Commissioner Nelson stated that due to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service area impact and distance to the lake, he is inclined to accept this proposal. Chair Erickson asked about variances around Karth Lake. Ms. Randall stated property lines around Karth Lake run into the lake. Chair Erickson noted that this type of restriction on the petitioner's property is unique to Arden Hills. Mr. Randall agreed and stated she notified the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service but they did not submit comments. Commissioner Rye moved, seconded by Commissioner Sand to recommend approval of Planning Case #00-15, rear yard variance (23 feet 6 inches where 30 feet is required) for an addition of deck based on the "Findings - Rear Yard Setback Variance" section of the staff report dated March 1, 2000, and with the following condition: I. Ifthe structure is damaged in excess of the building code threshold for damage, the variance would no longer be valid. e The motion carried unanimously (4-0). This Planning Case will be reviewed at the Monday, March 13, 2000, City Council meeting. Mr. Aleksander advised of the option to move the footings back toward the house if that helps with the request. Ms. Randall stated a variance would still be needed. Chair Erickson recessed the meeting at 9:20 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 9:25 p.m. PLANNING CASE #00-11 - CITY OF ARDEN HILLS - VARIANCE PROCEDURE - DISCUSSION ONLY Ms. Randall explained that staff is requesting that the Planning Commission commence the review and discussion of the existing variance procedure and determine if any changes should be made to the ordinance. At the last meeting, the Planning Commission discussed the City of Roseville's administrative permit process for variances along with the language used by the City of Hopkins. Staff was asked to bring further information on past variances, and incorporate a location and language similar to Hopkins in the current Zoning Ordinance. Ms. Randall presented the table of variances from 1995 to date along with a map of each site. She pointed out the sites that would not have needed a variance with the proposed language, noting a few variances that were denied would be approved under the suggested language change. e