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. . . , . ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - OCTOBER 1,2003 2 3. The property in question could be put to a reasonable use without the granting of the vanance, 4, The hardship was not created by the property owner. 5, Granting the variances would not alter the essential character of the neighborhood, Staff recommended denial based on the findings stated above and the review of the Site Plan which does not comply with several sections of the City Zoning Ordinance. Staff also recommended denial of the Site Plant based on its failure to comply with the zoning, landscaping, and parking requirements, Commissioner Larson inquired about the extent of the renovation of the parking lot. Mr. Hellegers replied he did not have that information, but it was possible it was only a sealcoating and restriping, Vice Chair Zimmerman asked if the applicant realized prior to making application that this was a nonconforming use in the neighborhood business-zoning district. Mr. Hellegers replied he had spoken with applicant about this and was aware of the neighborhood business zoning restrictions, Vice Chair Zimmerman asked if staff had any diSCuSsion with applicant about requesting a zoning change, Mr. flellegers replied at this point the Comprehensive Plan would need to be changed as well as a rezoning, fie stated he had spoken with applicant about rezomng. Commissioner Modesette asked how many parking spaces would the proposed addition take. Mr, Hellegers replied there would not be a large impact on the parking spaces, Vice Chair Zimmerman invited anyone for or against the variance to come forward and make comment. John Welsch, property owner of The Big 10, stated his club had grown with the City since 1959 and the addition Was necessary to keep up with the growth of the City, Commissioner Modesette asked if they had looked at space planning within the building, without adding onto the building, Mr. Welsch replied with all of the modern cooking facilities and new laws regarding health conditions, it Was necessary to add on to the kitchen. Vice Chair Zimmerman asked how much of their business was food generated compared to liquor generated. Mr. Welsch replied he had 65 percent food and 35 percent liquor. He noted he had owned the business since the early] 960's, Commissioner Modesette asked if the lower level was in use at this time, Mr. Welsch replied the lower level was for private parties. John McCreight, 4688 Prior Avenue North, stated he lived behind The Big 10, He indicated he had lived in his home since 1983, He noted when The Big 10 Supper Club was in business; he had no problems with it. However, since the name changed to The