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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – January 10, 2018 3 Variance Findings: 9. The variance would be in harmony with the purpose and intent of the City Code. 10. The variance would be consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan because it meets the City’s housing goal of encouraging property investment. 11. The proposed accessory structure is a reasonable use of the property that would not be allowed under the rules of the Zoning Code without the requested variances. 12. The property is unique and presents development challenges because of it is unusually narrow. 13. The unique characteristics of the property were not created by the property owners. 14. The proposed structure would not alter the essential character of the neighborhood. 15. The requested variance does not appear to be based on economic considerations alone. City Planner Bachler stated based on the submitted plans and findings of fact, staff recommends approval of Planning Case 17-027 for a Variance at 3415 Lake Johanna Boulevard. If the Planning Commission votes to recommend approval of Planning Case 17-027, staff is recommending the following five (5) conditions of approval: 1. 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. The applicant shall obtain a Building Permit and complete all fire protection and other improvements to the new garage required to bring the structure into compliance with the Building Code. 3. The applicant shall paint the new garage so that it is compatible with the appearance of the principal structure. 4. The structure shall conform to all other regulations in the City Code. 5. The small shed on the property shall be removed from the property within sixty (60) days of the Building Permit being closed. City Planner Bachler reviewed the options available to the Planning Commission on this matter: 1. Recommend Approval with Conditions 2. Recommend Approval as Submitted. 3. Recommend Denial 4. Table Chair Thompson opened the floor to Commissioner comments. Commissioner Bartel asked if this would have come to the City prior to being completed what the variance request would have been. City Planner Bachler stated if the applicant had come forward with this proposal before the garage was placed on the property they would still be requesting the two side yard setback variances for the garage. He explained the City typically requires six feet of separation between buildings for fire safety purposes. Currently, there is three feet between the buildings. Staff