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. . . ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - SEPTEMBER 5, 2001 5 The motion carried unanimously (5-0). Commissioner Erickson moved, seconded by Commissioner Zimmerman, to recommend approval of Planning Case #01-25(b), Guidant Corporation, 4201-4233 N. Lexington Avenue, Sign Ordinance Variance, regarding the wall sign on the water tower recommend approval based on the paragraph referenced under recommendations by staff in addition the color of the letters on the water tower would be painted black, and the tower would be non-illuminated. The motion carried 3-2 (Sand and Galatowitsch). This Planning Case will be reviewed at the Monday, September 24,2001, regular meeting of the City Council. CASE #01-26 - MCKINLEY COMPANIES. 4420 Hamline Avenue North. Minor SubdivisionN ariance of lot width - Public Hearinl! Chair Baker opened the public hearing at 8:29 p.m. Staff reviewed their report dated August 28, 2001, and recommended denial of the subdivision/variance for the reasons contained therein. Staff stated they had received three letters regarding this application asking the City not to grant this variance. Brent Thompson, owner of McKinley Companies, 300 South Owasso Boulevard, St. Paul, stated he was the applicant. He indicated they wanted to maintain in the City's Code 25 feet over-all setback on the existing home and their first option was to create an 82-foot lot. He stated they would easily fit a 57-foot home lot on the property. He suggested moving the patio on the home and moving the lot line over so they would have two 90- foot lots. Commissioner Zimmerman asked how McKinley Companies came to be involved in this proposal. Mr. Thompson stated the owner had come to McKinley Companies and requested they come up with a proposal for a lot split. Commissioner Zimmerman stated a solution would be acquiring property from the property at 4408. Commissioner Erickson stated he did not believe they could grant a variance by moving the lot line, which would make both lots non-conforming. Chair Baker closed the public hearing at 8 :45 p.m. Commissioner Erickson asked for clarification regarding recommendations two and three. Mr. Cronin replied the conditions that would create the hardship were not there and if this variance was granted, it would lead to appeals and other residents in the area would want to split their lots also. Chair Baker agreed that he did not see any hardship and this would be opening up problems in the future if the variance was not denied.