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Councilmember Kough cited a similar unique situation on Hamline and Woodhill and the favorable outcome and blending accomplished with the neighborhood; further opining that he didn't observe a safety factor. Mayor Klausing spoke in favor of the motion, as per Planning Commission recommendation for approval; opining that the hardship test had been adequately described and met as outlined in the staff report. Mayor Klausing noted that this accomplished a broader public policy consideration for a first-ring suburb that was substantialty developed to provide renewal sources for the City in encouraging smaller and younger family units to remain in the City rather than locating further away. Councilmember Maschka noted that the unique shape of the lot allowed an opportunity to create a smaller home, and anticipated if it would be a marketable lot. Councilmember Maschka opined that the lot was close to minimum lot size, and spoke in support of the motion. Roll Call [8.1] Ayes: Kough; Maschka and Klausing. Nays: Ihlan and Schroeder. [8.2] Kough moved, Klausing seconded, approval of a minor subdivision (a three parcel Minor Subdivision, as per City Code, Section 1 G04.04E, creating one new parcel ("B") wiih a parcel size of i i,608 square ieet; thereby reducing the size of existing Parcel "A" to 15,514 square feet, for property located at 1822 Dale Court; based on findings in Section 5 and subject to conditions of Section 6 of the project report dated August 22, 2005; including an additional condition: that a permit shall be required for any fence, regardless of height; and staff is to review landscape plans at the time of building permit issue. Roll Call [8.2] Ayes: Kough; Maschka and Klausing. Nays: Ihlan and Schroeder.