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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MARCH 13,2006 6 indicated he did not think the neighbor would appreciate the addition of another garage stall, . which would impact the view he had_ Councilmember Larson asked if the existing house's footprint would change_ Mr. Westlund responded the footprint would remain the same, but decks would be added_ Couneilmember Larson asked if it was likely the house would remain. Mr. Westlund stated he would much rather remodel than build new and the previous owner wanted to see the house remain and not be tom down_ He stated this house was still in good condition and would be a good candidate to remodeL Couneilmember Holden asked why Me Westlund did not add additional storage to the home_ Mr. Westlund stated he was not able to add additional storage in the house without demolishing it Councilmember Holden asked when he purchased this property, if he knew all of the restrictions. Mr. Westlund responded he was aware of them prior to purchase. Couneilmember Grant statcd he did not have any issues with the house and proposed addition_ He believed it was the width of the lot that caused the hardship and he did not have any problem with the height of the building_ He stated he really did not like expanding a nonconforming use, but given the nature and characteristics of this lot, he would be willing to go along with this. Bob Teeling, 3346 Lake Johanna Boulevard, noted he had received a variance for expanding his garage and statcd he had had the same issues as this property has. He believed this proposal would make this property much more desirable and would increase the property value_ He stated he was in favor of this proposaL . Couneilmember Holden stated she had received some phone calls from neighbors who were opposed to this due to the height MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Coul1cilmember Holden seconded a motion to approve Planning Case No. 06-006: Variance to construct an addition to the dwelling that encroaches on the southern side yard setback, 3552 Lake Johanna Boulevard subject to the conditions as noted in staff's report The motion carried unanimously (5-0)_ MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Councilmember Larson seconded a motion to approve a variance to construct an addition to the accessory structure that encroaches on the southern side yard setback and is entirely within the front yard setback, 3552 Lake Johanna Boulevard. The motion carried unanimously (4-1 Councilmember Holden opposed)_ .