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. . . ARDEN HILLS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 29, 2002 11 Mark Fertig, 1413 Colleen Avenue, stated they had a fire and their garage burned down and the reason they wanted to expand the garage was because it was cost effective. If they had not had the fire, they would not be requesting this expansion. He stated without the extra four feet, they would not be able to put three vehicles in the garage. He stated none of his neighbors opposed this proposal. He stated the only hardship he had was that his daughter just turned 16 and would soon need a spot for her vehicle. However, he stated while they might not have a hardship, they did have the need for the extra garage. Council Member Larson stated that it was difficult to see that not having a three car garage was a hardship. Council Member Rem indicated it was important to maintain the setback the City had, and while Mr. Fertig might not have enough room for a three car garage, he had enough room to build a two and one-half car garage. Mayor Probst stated he would not support this due to there not being a hardship. Council Member Grant stated there were setbacks in place for a reason as indicated by Council Member Rem and he was not going to support this request. MOTION: Council Member Aplikowski moved for approval of Resolution No. 02-17, approving the side yard setback of six feet where ten feet is required. The motion failed for lack of a second. MOTION: Council Member Larson moved and Council Member Rem seconded a motion to deny Planning Case 02-17, Fertig, Variance/setback due to it not meeting the side yard setback requirements in the R -1 Zoning District, no hardship is existing on the property, and the previously existing two car garage could be rebuilt within the required setback as set forth by the Planning Commission. The motion carried (4-1 Aplikowski).