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<br />ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - MARCH 2, 2005 <br /> <br />9 <br /> <br />too rigid. Mr. Hellegers replied this language was taken from the City of Richfield's . <br />language and he believed that City wanted to have a consistent appearance in the front of <br />the homes. He indicated he had spoken with the building official about this and he was <br />okay with either following the Richfield ordinance or not following the Richfield <br />ordinance. <br /> <br />Commissioner Larson noted a perimeter foundation was a sturdier structure. <br /> <br />Chair Sand stated if they were referring to an enclosed structure, then he could see <br />needing better footing and foundation materials. <br /> <br />Chair Sand opened the public hearing at 8:46 p.m. <br /> <br />Chair Sand invited anyone for or against the variance to come forward and make <br />comment <br /> <br />There were no comments. <br /> <br />Chair Sand closed the public hearing at 8:47 p.m. <br /> <br />Commissioner Bezdicek asked if they were only talking about front yard porches. Mr. <br />Hellegers replied this would include front yard and side yard porches. <br /> <br />Chair Sand moved, seconded by Commissioner Thompson to approve Planning Case No. . <br />05-07: City of Arden Hills, 1245 W. Highway 96; Zoning Ordinance Amendments for <br />lO-foot Front Porch Exception to Front Setback in R-l and R-2 Zoning District. Zoning <br />Amendments #1 and #2 to allow for steps, decks, and ramps as Permitted Encroachments <br />of up to 6 feet in all Zoning Districts and to allow Front Porches as Permitted <br />Encroachments of up to 10 feet, provided that the front porch is no closer than 30 feet <br />from any front or side lot line, for Singe-Family Dwellings. <br /> <br />The motion carried unanimously (5-0). <br /> <br />UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS <br /> <br />None. <br /> <br />REPORTS <br /> <br />A. Planning Commissioners <br /> <br />Commissioner Larson noted he would not be next month's meeting. <br /> <br />B. Staff <br /> <br />Mr. Hellegcrs updated the Commission on upcoming application requests. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />C. Council Member <br /> <br />Council Member Grant updated the Commission on recent City Council actions. <br />