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9.The proposed structure and landscapingcoverageare within the zoning district requirements. 10.The dwelling with the proposed addition would not exceed the 35 foot height limit. 11.Single Family Dwellings arepermitted structures within the R-1Zoning District. 12.The existing dwelling and the proposed garage are outside of the 100-year flood plain, wetlands, and easements. 13.The property directly east of the subject property located at 1834 Venus Avenue encroaches into the secondary front yard setback along Rolling Hills Road approximately fifteen (15) feet. 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 dwellingsarepermitted 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 property or to the neighborhood as a whole. 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 Thefindings of fact for this variance request support a recommendationfor approval. However, if the City Councilchooses to make a recommendation for denial, the Findings of Fact would need to be amended to reflect the reasons for the denial. City of Arden Hills City Council Meeting for June 30, 2014 P:\\Planning\\Planning Cases\\2014\\PC 14-014 -Variance -1850 Venus Avenue\\Memos_Reports_14-014 46 Page of