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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - JULY II, 2007 10 land. He did not believe he could push the house closer to the lake because he had been informed that he had to stay in line with the other homes. Mr. Lehnhoff responded there was a provision in the zoning code which used the "string line" approach and they considered that the limit. He noted generally that applied to lake lots in order to not block site lines, but along Lake Johanna Boulevard that was an open question and he would need to look at that further. Mr. Gonzalez stated he believed the path of least resistance was to not block anyone's view to the lake, but he would be willing to adjust this. Commissioners Holewa and Modesette stated they would be more willing to look at this type of a variance rather than the current variance request. Chair Sand noted by addressing this in more detail, it might be possible he would not need any variances. Commissioner Zimmerman concurred that there were some other options that could be looked at that might not require any variances. He stated he also would like to table this and encouraged the applicant to come up with a solution that would not require any variances, if possible. Mr. Gonzalez asked for clarification as to what was the front yard and the rear yard. Chair Sand noted staff was recommending the Fairview side was his rear yard, so he would have 30 feet to deal with and not 40 feet. Commissioner Holewa noted the Planning Commission could not determine what the address would be for the home. Chair Sand moved, seconded by Commissioner Zimmerman to table Planning Case 07- 016 for 3441 Lake Johanna Boulevard for further information from the applicant as to location of main house and attached garage to determine whether or not a variance request would be eliminated or minimized. The motion carried unanimously (6-0).