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, ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - APRIL 5, 2000 15 e has attempted to reconfigure the plans, but looking at the photographs provided it seems obvious the proposed plan is necessary. He noted that the topography is very limiting. Commissioner Sand moved, seconded by Commissioner Duchenes to recommend approval of Planning Case #00-19, Front Yard Setback Variance (27 feet proposed where 40 feet is required) for an addition and garage, with the following condition: 1. If the structure is damaged, in excess of the building code threshold for damage, the variance would no longer be valid. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). This Planning Case will be reviewed at the Monday, April 24, 2000, City Council meeting. PLANNING CASE #00-11 - CITY OF ARDEN HILLS - ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS (DISCUSSION ONLy) Ms. Randall stated that she had anticipated tonight's meeting would be a lengthy one, and so provided some background materials for the Commissioners to review before the next meeting. She added that more information needs to be collected from other communities and compiled into one comprehensive packet. She noted there have been many changes in requirements which should be reflected in the City's ordinances, such as residential parking, paved surfaces and lot coverage, parking on lawns, and many other issues. . Chair Erickson asked whether there is a City ordinance regulating bituminous driveways. Ms. Randall stated there is nothing in the City ordinances pertaining to this, or other residential parking requirements. She added this might be tied together in the same ordinance. Ms. Randall stated she would be in attendance at the Commission's next meeting. She added that 2 candidates for her replacement had been interviewed and one was selected to be offered after approval had been obtained at the City Council's Monday, April 10 meeting. Ms. Randall stated the Commissioners were invited to attend a Sensible Land Use Coalition seminar on land use and transportation. She requested interested Commissioners to return the registration form to her. COUNCIL REPORT Councilmember Larson stated that the Council reviewed 4 items which the Commission had acted upon. He noted the variance request from Lawrence Erickson was not approved and no further action was taken, although the request was approved at the Council's next meeting. He noted the comer setback variance request from Chuck Mertensotto was tabled, and the applicant was requested to return with some new ideas, after which action was delayed for 60 days. He noted the home business request for a personal training studio was approved. He noted the rear yard variance request from Robert Alexander was approved. e Councilmember Larson noted, with regard to the Associate Planner position, that an offer would be made this week, and the Council was pleased to have had 2 good candidates to choose from.