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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL JUNE 30, 201411 15. The proposal is consistent with the Arden Hills Comprehensive Plan as it allows the reasonable use of residential property. 16. Single family dwellings are permitted and a reasonable use within the R-1 Single 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 which only 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 inconsistent in terms of setbacks and lot coverage requirements for typical non-corner lots. The property owner would match the materials used for siding and roofing to 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 likely to be affected by the proposed addition. 20. The proposed plans and variance request for the addition to the single family dwelling does not appear to be based on economic considerations alone. City Planner Streff explained that the Planning Commission reviewed Planning Case 14-014 and recommends approval (5-1) of the variance request for the property located at 1850 Venus Avenue, based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans as presented in the June 30, 2014, Report to the City Council, as amended by 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 Commission and City Council. 2. That the applicant shall obtain a Grading and Erosion Control Permit from the City before the building permit is issued. 3. That the final grade of the lot including the grade of the existing driveway shall be approved by the City. The final grade shall match the character of the neighborhood and the existing grade along the front of the home. 4. That grading shall not be allowed outside the property boundary lines without consent from the adjacent property owner. 5. That a tree preservation plan and financial surety or escrow for these improvements shall be submitted to the City before the building permit is issued. 6. That the structure shall conform to all other regulations in the City Code. That a building permit for the construction of the garage and a zoning permit for the construction of the driveway shall be required. 7. That the exterior façade of the addition and the existing garage area shall be the same color and use the same construction materials as the existing structure. The final façade shall be approved by the City Planner. Councilmember Holden questioned how close the driveway was to the lot line.