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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – May 9, 2018 3 6. The proposed single-family residential dwelling would meet all other minimum setback requirements for the R-1 District and the setback requirements included in Section 1330 of the Shoreland Regulations. 7. The proposed single-family residential dwelling would meet the minimum lot coverage requirements for the R-1 District. 8. The proposed development would not encroach on any flood plains, wetlands, or easements. 9. The proposed development is not expected to impact any significant trees on the property. Variance Findings: 10. The variance request would comply with the purpose and intent of the R-1 Zoning District and with the policies within the City’s Comprehensive Plan. 11. A single-family detached dwelling is a permitted use in the R-1 District and is a reasonable use of the subject property. 12. The existing topography of the lot could be considered a unique circumstance that justifies the proposed location of the dwelling. 13. The proposed front yard setback appears to be consistent with the prevailing setbacks for the three dwellings located west of the subject property. 14. The proposed variance does not appear to be based on economic consideration alone. 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 Lambeth asked if proposed encroachment was measured from the front wall of the structure or the front porch. City Planner Bachler noted the encroachment was measured from the front wall of the structure and not the front porch. He explained front porches are allowed to encroach within the front yard setback if the City’s design standards for front porches are met. Commissioner Lambeth indicated the pitch of the roof on the porch was the same as the house. He questioned if staff had the dimensions for the front porch. City Planner Bachler indicated staff did not have the final dimensions for the front porch. He noted the final design of the porch would be verified with the Building Permit application. Further discussion ensued regarding the setbacks for the adjacent properties. Commissioner Jones asked if the owner had expressed a hardship as to why the house cannot be setback 40 feet.