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ARDEN HILLS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 28, 2005 10 . Terry Noonan, Manager Environmental Services Supervisor of Ramsey County Public Works, replied in terms of cleanliness the existing site had no roof and was exposed to the elements. He noted occasionally paint pans or antifreeze coolant containers were left inappropriately which staff handled. He stated there would daily monitoring of this. He stated this new site had a roof and was not exposed to the elements and therefore the oil would not spread out. He indicated any spillage would be collected in an open grate on the floor. Councilmember Grant asked if this building would be entirely Ramsey County's responsibility and the City would not be responsible for any costs. Mr. Rellegers replied this had not been discussed, but he believed the County would be responsible for all of the costs. MOTION: Councilmember Larson moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to approve PC #04-19, Ramsey County Public Works Facility, 1425 Paul Klrkwold Drive, SUP Amendment with the conditions as noted in staffs February 28, 2005 report. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). D. PC#05-02, Debra & William Thornton, 3510 Siems Court, Variance Mr. Rellegers stated the applicant had requested an II-foot front yard setback for an addition to the front ofthe applicant's property in Arden Hills. He noted at the February 2, 2005 Planning Commission meeting a public hearing was held and after the conclusion of the public hearing and review of the case, the Commission made the following findings: . I. There are the circumstances for which the variance is requested that are unique to the property. 2. Granting the variance would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the City's Zoning Ordinance. 3. The property in question could not be put to a reasonable use without the granting of the vanance. 4. The hardship was not created by the owner. 5. Granting the variance would not alter the essential character of the neighborhood. He indicated after making the findings, the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval for an II-foot Front Yard setback variance which would allow for the construction of a new addition to the western side of the applicant's house subject to the following conditions: 1. The applicant shall file all necessary building permit plans 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. . Bill Thornton, 3510 Siems Court, applicant, thanked the Council for their time and thanked staff for all of their help. He stated their home was situated on a very steep incline in the back.