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July 27, to the Commission suggesting that if covenants exist they have not been historically enforced and that it wasn't the City's role to enforce private covenants. The Commission continued to express concerns regarding the ability to screen the structure so as to mitigate its visual 'impact. The Commission recommended two conditions that would aim to replace vegetative screening to the south if it were removed and to require submittal of a Landscape Plan for the east/lake side of the structure prior to City Council consideration. The applicant submitted a Landscape Plan, which staff finds acceptable. Councilmember Phillips questioned if the roof overhang encroaches on the setback. City Planner Gundlach explained the roof overhang can be two feet in the setback. Mayor Jacobsen reported at the recent Planning Commission meeting, there was concern related to the size of the structure, and for that reason the additional screening was recommended. Councilmember Bauman questioned the reason for the requirement of the screening. City Planner Gundlach reported the Planning Commission specifically recommended the condition. Councilmember Burg was pleased to see the landscape plan requirement. Councilmember Phillips agreed with Councilmember Bauman, stating it should not be up to the property owners to be responsible for his neighbor's trees. Motion by Councilmember Phillips, seconded by Councilmember Bauman to adopt the attached Resolution, approving the Special Use Permit, subject to the following four conditions: 1. The applicant agrees not to conduct a home occupation within the garage structure. 2. The exterior materials and colors for the proposed accessory structure shall match and/or compliment the home. ' 3. The applicant implements the Landscape Plan as proposed for the east side of the proposed building. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays -Motion Carried Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates Dean Lotter City Manager Lotter reported the Attorney General has informed the City that New Brighton will not be part of a three party agreement with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and Ashland Oil. Also reported was the site will move from Superfund to the Petroleum clean-up program: clean up is expected this winter. The Ramsey County Library Board meeting was attended. The architects report looked at the costs associated with relocating to the FSC or bringing the current site in Arden Hills up to current code through renovations. Gina Bauman Councilmember Bauman reported the July EDC meeting was cancelled. Residents were encouraged to support Stockyard Days. David Phillips Councilmember Phillips thanked Mayor Jacobsen for attending the recent Planning Commission meeting in his absence. Mayor Jacobsen Page 4 of 5 Commission Liaison Reports. Announcements and Updates