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City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for October 9, 2019 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2019\19-013 1932 County Road E2 Var\Memos Reports Page 6 of 7 10. The Subject Property is located is a corner lot at the intersection of County Road E W and New Brighton Road. Corner lots with yards facing a public street is considered to be a front yard and any structures shall be setback of 40 feet from the property line. On non- corner lots the rear and side yard setback for accessory structures is 10 feet. However, many other properties zoned R-2 encroach upon the 40-foot setback. The Applicant is requesting to encroach 17 feet, where other properties encroach 30 or more feet into the front yard setback. 11.The proposed addition will not alter the character of the neighborhood and is consistent with the other dwellings in the neighborhood. The Applicants indicated to staff that their neighbors on surrounding properties have voiced their support and do not believe that granting a variance would negatively impact them. In addition, the Applicant work with the neighbor to the south on locating their propose structure so it would be screen by the existing garage on the adjacent property 12. The proposed variance is not based on economic consideration. 13.A solar energy system is not proposed. However, the proposed addition would not impact the ability to construct a solar energy system onsite or on an adjoining property. Options and Motion Language Staff has provided the following options and motion language for this case. The Planning Commission should consider providing additional findings of fact as part of the motion to support their recommendation for approval or denial. •Recommend Approval with Conditions: Motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 19-013 for a Variance at 1932 County Road E W, based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans, as amended by the three (3) conditions in the October 9, 2019 Report to the Planning Commission: 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. A Building Permit shall be issued prior to commencement of construction. 3. The structure shall conform to all other regulations in the City Code. 4. The proposed accessory structure finish shall complement the existing structure onsite •Recommend Approval as Submitted: Motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 19- 013 for a Variance at 1932 County Road E W, based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans in the May 9, 2018 Report to the Planning Commission. •Recommend Denial: Motion to recommend denial of Planning Case 19-013 for a Variance at 1932 County Road E W, based on the following findings: findings to deny should specifically reference the reasons for denial and why those reasons cannot be mitigated. •Table: Motion to table Planning Case 19-013 for a Variance at 1932 County Road E W: a specific reason and information request should be included with a motion to table.