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<br />City of Arden Hills <br />Planning Commission Meeting for May 7, 2014 <br /> <br />P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2014\PC 14-014 - Variance - 1850 Venus Avenue\Memos_Reports_14-014 <br /> <br />Page 8 of 10 <br /> <br />Variance Findings: <br />14. The proposal is in harmony with the purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance as the <br />Ordinance generally allows flexibility for unique parcels and situations when impacts to <br />surrounding properties are minimized. <br />15. The proposal is consistent with the Arden Hills Comprehensive Plan as it allows the <br />reasonable use of residential property. <br />16. Single family dwelling are permitted and a reasonable use within the R-1 Single Family <br />Residential Zoning District. <br />17. The lot has rather unique characteristics for a corner lot within the City. The property is <br />situated on a corner lot, of which only one of the right-of-ways, Venus Avenue, consists <br />of an improved surface. The right-of-way known as Rolling Hills Road along the east <br />side of the property is unimproved and is used for trail purposes only. There are no plans <br />at this time to extend or improve this right-of-way. <br />18. The proposed addition would be visible from neighboring properties; however, the <br />addition would not be inconsistent in terms of setbacks and lot coverage requirements for <br />typical non-corner lots. The property owner would match the materials used for siding <br />and roofing to the existing dwelling, which should minimize the impacts on surrounding <br />property owners. <br />19. The proposed addition is unlikely to have negative impacts to the property or to the <br />neighborhood as a whole. Based on the proposed setbacks the property would function <br />as a typical non-corner lot within the R-1 Single Family Residential District. The trail <br />that has been constructed within the right-of-way of Rolling Hills Road is not likely to be <br />affected by the proposed addition. <br />20. The proposed plans and variance request for the addition to the single family dwelling <br />does not appear to be based on economic considerations alone. <br /> <br /> <br />Recommendation <br /> <br />The findings of fact for this variance request support a recommendation for approval. However, <br />if the Planning Commission chooses to make a recommendation for denial, the Findings of Fact <br />would need to be amended to reflect the reasons for the denial. <br /> <br />If the Planning Commission recommends approval of this variance, Staff recommends the <br />following seven (7) conditions: <br /> <br />1. That the project shall be completed in accordance with the plans submitted as <br />amended by the conditions of approval. Any significant changes to these plans, as <br />determined by the City Planner, shall require review and approval by the Planning <br />Commission and City Council. <br />2. That the applicant shall obtain a Grading and Erosion Control Permit from the City <br />before the building permit is issued.