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overcome in most instances. While this may make the variance process more accessible to some <br /> residents, the process remains time and resource consuming for both the City, and those seeking <br /> exceptions from the Code. Minimizing the need for variances will remove road blocks to some <br /> home improvement projects, by making the City process more efficient and less daunting. <br /> Recommendation <br /> Staff recommends approval Planning Case 12-001 to Amend Section 1325.03 Subd 2.1) of the <br /> Zoning Code to allow for the expansion of single and two-family nonconforming dwellings <br /> under certain circumstances, as presented in the February 8, 2012, report to the Planning <br /> Commission. <br /> If the Planning Commission makes a recommendation on this item it will go to the City Council <br /> at their February 13, 2012, meeting. If approved, the ordinance would go into effect the day <br /> following official publication, on February 23, 2012. <br /> Notice <br /> Notice was published in the Shoreview-Arden Hills Bulletin. <br /> Review Deadline <br /> There is no review deadline for this item. <br /> Attachments <br /> • Section 1325.03 of the Zoning Code—Black-lined Version <br /> City of Arden Hills <br /> Planning Commission Work Session for February 8, 2012 <br /> P:IPlanninglPlanning Cases12012U2-001-Zoning Code Amendment-Expansion Ordinance(Pending)W-08-12- PC Memo-Expansion <br /> Ordinance.doc <br /> Page 3 of 3 <br />