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e e e .- ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - JUNE 2, 2004 3 which shined right on her home. She noted the College had put hoods on the lights, but they were still very bright and she had written a letter regarding the lights and had asked if something else could be done, but had not heard back from the College regarding her concern. Mr. Pochaska stated the length of construction would last approximately from July to December 12 of this year. He stated the staging area would be part of the parking lot for the first month and a half. He indicated at the end of two months, they would move the staging area to the back of the building, but there would still be some activity in the parking lot for a little awhile. After that, everything would be mostly indoor activity. He indicated the hours of construction would be 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., but work could go up until 5:00 p.m., but the busiest part of the day would be from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. He stated there would not be any additional lighting added and the lights added approximately a year ago were for security purposes. He apologized that her previous concerns had not been resolved. Ms. Jacobson stated she believed they could add the lights to a pole shining away from her yard, or do additional screening. Mr. Pochaska replied he would take these suggestions under consideration and get back to her. Chair Sand closed the public hearing at 7:35 p.m. Commissioner Zimmerman moved, seconded by Commissioner Ricke to recommend approval of Planning Case No. 04-11: Northwestern College; Site Plan Review for Riley Hall Renovation (Entry Vestibule), 3003 Snelling Avenue North subject to the two conditions as outlined in staffs June 2, 2004 report. The motion carried unanimously (7-0). B. PLANNING CASE 04-12: MARK AREND; VARIANCE; 1301 CANNON AVENUE Chair Sand opened the public hearing at 7:37 p.m. Mr. Hellegers stated applicant was requesting a 24-foot variance to the side yard comer setback standards to allow for the construction of an addition and a new garage. Staff recommended approval of the request for a 24-foot Side Yard Comer setback variance be approved to allow for the construction of a new attached garage and construction of an addition in approximately the same location as the existing patio subject to the following condition: 1. The applicant shall file all necessary building permits with the Building Official for approval prior to the issuance of a building permit. Building permit plans shall be submitted to the Building Official a minimum of two (2) weeks before the planned start of construction. Commissioner Larson noted three residents used Dunlap as an access, so there would be little chance that this street would be vacated. Mr. Hellegers replied that was correct.