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4.The proposed deck addition to the south would encroach approximately four and one half (4.5) feet further into the front yard setback along Ingerson Court. 5.The proposed sunscreens on the south façade wouldencroach approximately three (3) feet into the front yard setback along Ingerson Court. 6.The existing and proposed lot coverage meets the requirements of the R-1Single Family Residential District. 7.The proposed FAR exceeds the Zoning Code requirement by 313 square feet. 8.The dwelling with the proposed addition would not exceed the 35 foot height limit. 9.Dwellings and garages are permitted structures within the R-1Single Family Residential Zoning District. 10.The existing dwellingand proposed additions are outside of the 100-year flood plain, wetlands, and easements. Variance Findings: 1.The proposal is in harmony withthe purpose and intent of the ordinance because the ordinance generallyallows flexibility for unique parcelswhen impacts to surrounding properties are minimized. 2.The proposal is consistent withthe comprehensive plan because it allows the reasonable use of residential property. 3.The homeadditionsaregenerallypermitted and reasonable uses within the R-1Single Family Residential Zoning District. 4.The lot is comparably unique in the City.The property is situated on the curve where Ingerson Road intersects with Ingerson Court,thereforecreating three(3)front yard setback requirements to the north, south, and west sides of the lot. 5.Since the proposed addition would not encroach much furtherinto the front yard setbacks than the existing structure, the additions areunlikely to have a negative impact on the property or the neighborhood. The minor encroachmentswould have aminimalvisual impactfrom Ingerson Road or Ingerson Court. 6.The additionsmaybe visible from neighboringproperties; however,the property is in a relativity wooded area which should minimize the impacts on surrounding property owners. 7.The proposed plans and requested variancesfor the dwelling do not appear to be based on economic considerations alone. Notice Although a variance does not require a public hearing, a public meeting notice was prepared by the City and mailed to properties within three-hundred fifty (350) feet of the subject property. Resident Comments City of Arden Hills City CouncilMeeting for October 28, 2013 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2013\PC 13-016 -Variance_1226 Ingerson RD\Memos_Reports_13-016 Page 4of 6