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City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for May 6th, 2020 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2020\20-004 1741 Venus Avenue Tourdot Variance\Memos Reports Page 7 of 8 6. The proposed deck and walkway would encroach into the front yard setback a combined 28 feet. 7. The proposed development of the subject parcel would conform to all other requirements and standards of the R-1district. 8. A variance may be granted if enforcement of a provision in the zoning ordinance would cause the landowner practical difficulties. 9. Variances are only permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the ordinance. Additional Review Residential Building Inspector The Residential Building Inspector has reviewed the plans and has no additional comments at this time. A Building Permit will be required prior to construction. Engineering Staff Engineering Staff reviewed the proposal and asked that the Applicants consider amending the landscaping proposed in the right-of-way. In the event Public Works staff needs to do necessary maintenance within the right-of-way, the proposed landscaping could be removed. 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 20-004 for a Variance at 1741 Venus Avenue, based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans, as amended by the conditions below: 1. Prior to issuance of a Building Permit, engineering department staff shall review a revised landscaping plan to ensure no impacts to the right-of-way. 2. A Building Permit shall be issued prior to commencement of construction. 3. The proposed building shall conform to all other standards and regulations in the City Code. • Recommend Approval as Submitted: Motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 20- 004 for a Variance at 1741 Venus Avenue, based on the findings of fact and the submitted materials. • Recommend Denial: Motion to recommend denial Planning Case 20-004 for a Variance at 1741 Venus Avenue, 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 20-004 for a Variance at 1741 Venus Avenue: a specific reason and information request should be included with a motion to table.