4B, Planning Case #11-014 for a Variance at 1145 Amble Drive

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4. The applicant is proposing a�O8 square foot addition to the rea�r a� th.e �ome, which would encroach 10 feei into the 40-foot required side yard setback for corner lots. 5. The proposed addition mee#s a.11 other zonzng and setback req�ixemenfis for principal structures in the R-1 Zoning District. 6. The pxopased addition is o�tside of ihe 100-year flood plain, wetlands, and easerr�ents. 7. Tree xeznoval for the proposed garage would not require any mitigation under the Tree Preservation Ordinance. Va�iance Findings: S. The variance would be in harmony with the purpose and intent of the City's ordinance because the request �ninimizes the impact of the addition by maintaining the homes existing setbacks. 9. The variance would be consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan because it meets the City's housing goal of encouraging redeve�opment that is complimentary to and enhances the character of the City's e�tablished neighborhoods. 10. The variance request would put the praperty to use in a reasonab�e manner because single-family homes are a reasonable use in the R-1 District, and the addition would maintain the horne's existing seibacks. 11. The property is unique in the City because it is a corner lot, and the home was conforming when it wa� constructed. The practical difficulty was not creaied by the landowner, but rather �he Czty when the Zoning Code was amended ta require a 40-foot setback on corner lots. Had the Zoning Code nat been amended by the City, the proposal would not require a variance. 12. The proposal will not alter the essential character of ihe neighi�orhood because it is a sma1� addition, which wouid znaintain the existing home's seibacks. 13. The constr�.ctian and location of the garage is not based on economic considerations alone, because the hameowner has increased their expense in order to minimize t�e size of the addition that requires a variance, and enlarge another portion of the honne �at does not require a variance. Recommendafion The Plannin.g Commission unani�nously recominends appraval of Planning Case 11-014 far a variance at i 145 Arnble Drive, based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans, as amended by the following five conditions: 1. The projecfi shall be completed in accordance with the plans submitted as amended by the candrtions of approval. Any significant changes ta t�iese plans, as determined by the City Planner, sha11 require review and appraval by ihe Planning Commission. 2. The applicant shatl use best management practices (BMPs) to control exosion ai all times during canstructian. 3. The structure shall confarm to aIl ather rege�lations in the City Code. City ofArden Hills City Council Meeting for July 25, 2011 P: IPlanninglPlanning Cctsesl2011111-014 -1145�1mble Drive - Yariance -(PC�lpproved)107-25-1I - CCReport.doc Page 3 of 4