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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JUNE 141,2010 8 7D. Planning Case 10-007— Variance at 1146 Waldon Place (continued) MOTION: Mayor Harpstead moved and Councilmember McClung seconded a motion to Approve Planning Case 10-007 a Variance at 1146 Waldon Place, based on the Findings of Fact and the submitted plans, as amended by the five conditions in the June 14,2010 report to City Council. Mayor Harpstead stated the addition was a rationale and reasonable request as the home was on a cul-de-sac. The neighbors were in favor of the addition as well and he would support the variance request. Councilmember Holden stated she was not in favor of the request as eight feet into the setback for a better working entryway did not appear rational to her. She did not feel the request met the spirit of the variance criteria as there was no hardship. Councilmember Grant wished the Planning Commission had been more specific with their findings. He explained he struggled with this request as he did not want all homes on cul-de-sacs to become special or to immediately have hardships. Mayor Harpstead explained if the City had originally established setbacks during the platting of the designed neighborhood this request would not be before the Council. He did not feel the addition would change the spirit of the neighborhood as the houses were at a variety of distances to the street. This was not an extravagant request and there was no opposition at this time. Councilmember McClung stated he understood the comments of the other Council members. However, given the character of the neighborhood, this request would fit and improve the curb appeal of the home. Councilmember Holden did not see how this variance request differed from those that were denied in the past. She was not in favor of the property encroaching eight feet into the setback. Councilmember McClung clarified that one variance approval would not set a precedence within the City. Councilmember Grant stated he would support the variance based on the location of the property given the character and variety of setbacks within the neighborhood. The motion carried (3-1) (Holden opposed). MOTION: Mayor Harpstead moved and Councilmember Grant seconded a motion to discuss Items 8A and 8B at this time. Councilmember Holden requested the agenda continue as written. The motion failed (2-2)(Holden and McClung opposed).