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Variance Findings: 14.The proposal is in harmony withthe purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance asthe Ordinance generally allows flexibility for uniqueparcelsand situationswhen impacts to surrounding properties are minimized. 15.The proposal is consistent withthe Arden Hills Comprehensive Plan asit allows the reasonable use of residential property. 16.Single family dwelling arepermitted and a reasonable use within the R-1Single Family Residential Zoning District. 17.The lot has rather unique characteristics for a corner lot within the City. The property is situated on a corner lot, of whichonly one of the right-of-ways, Venus Avenue,consists of an improved surface. The right-of-way known as Rolling Hills Road along the east side of the property is unimproved and is used for trail purposes only. There are no plans at this time to extend or improve this right-of-way. 18.The proposed addition would be visible from neighboring properties; however, the addition would not be inconsistentin terms of setbacks and lot coverage requirements for typical non-corner lots. Theproperty owner would match the materials used for siding and roofingto the existing dwelling, which should minimize the impacts on surrounding property owners. 19.The proposed addition is unlikely to have negative impacts to the propertyor to the neighborhood as a whole. Based on the proposed setbacks the property would function as a typical non-corner lot within the R-1 Single Family Residential District. The trail that has been constructed within the right-of-way of Rolling Hills Road is not likelyto be affectedby the proposed addition. 20.The proposed plans and variance request for theaddition to the single family dwelling does not appear to be based on economic considerations alone. Recommendation The findings of fact for this variance request support a recommendation for approval. However, if the Planning Commission chooses to make a recommendation for denial, the Findings of Fact would need to be amended to reflect the reasons for the denial. If the Planning Commission recommends approval ofthis variance, Staff recommends the following seven (7)conditions: 1.That the project shall be completed in accordance with the plans submitted as amended by the conditions of approval. Any significant changes to these plans, as determined by the City Planner, shall require review and approval by the Planning Commissionand City Council. 2.That the applicant shall obtain a Grading and Erosion Control Permit from the City before the building permit is issued. City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for May 7, 2014 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2014\PC 14-014 -Variance -1850 Venus Avenue\Memos_Reports_14-014 810 Page of