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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – November 9, 2016 2 original parcel. This fourth lot had previously received subdivision approval in 1979, but was never recorded. Mr. Zweber explained an existing house is located on the current parcel, with existing connections to sewer, water, and utilities. The sewer line that serves the house is located on the eastern side of the house, which extends southeasterly and over the proposed lot line. An easement is proposed along the inside of each Parcel A (6 feet) and Parcel B (12 feet) to accommodate the existing sewer line. Mr. Zweber reported two variances are also being requested. The first is to allow a 5-foot deviation from Section 1320.06 District Requirements Chart of the City Code, which requires a lot width of 95 feet. The second variance is to allow a deviation from the requirement in Section 1150.04 of the City Code, which requires that requests for subdivision meet the required dimensions in order to be eligible for division. Site Data Land Use Plan: LDR – Low Density Residential Existing Land Use: Single Family House/Vacant Zoning: R-1 Single Family Residential Lot Size: Current – 40,322 sq. ft. Proposed – 23,064 sq. ft. and 17,268 sq. ft. Topography: 10 foot drop over 210 feet (5% easterly slope) Mr. Zweber reviewed the surrounding area, the Plan Evaluation and the Variance Evaluation Criteria. Mr. Zweber provided the Findings of Fact for review: 1. The property at 1401 County Road E is located in the LDR- Low Density Residential Land Use District and the R-1 Single Family Residential zoning district. 2. The property is properly guided and zoned for the development of an additional single family home. 3. The land was previously approved for such subdivision by the Arden Hills City Council in 1979. 4. The request proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner (as a single-family home). 5. The need for the variance to lot size and minor subdivision requirements are not due to circumstances created by the property owner. 6. The variances, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood. 7. Economic considerations are not the primary reason for the request for the variances. 8. Adequate access to sunlight will be maintained. 9. The requested variances meet the standard of practical difficulty. 10. The proposed use of land is consistent with the purpose and intent of the comprehensive plan, the zoning code, and is consistent with the surrounding land uses. 11. The proposed minor subdivision request meets all other applicable standards of city code. Mr. Zweber stated based on the submitted plans and findings of fact, staff recommends approval of Planning Case 16-023 to approve the following actions: 1) A variance to allow the minor subdivision of previously platted parcels, despite not meeting the dimensional standards for lot width;