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However, with their amended request, Staff reviewed this application and have offered the <br /> following findings of fact for your consideration: <br /> 1. City Staff received a land use application for a request to build a replacement deck for a <br /> single-family dwelling at the Subject Property 1741 Venus Avenue. <br /> 2. A deck on a single-family detached dwelling is a permitted use in the R-1 district. <br /> 3. The Subject Property is non-conforming with the R-1 districts standards for minimum lot <br /> length and area requirements. <br /> 4. The Subject Property is nonconforming due to the sunken elevation of the front yard. <br /> 5. The proposed deck would encroach one (1)foot into the front yard setback. <br /> 6. If approved for a variance,the proposed development of the subject parcel would otherwise <br /> conform to all other requirements and standards of the R-ldistrict. <br /> 7. A variance may be granted if enforcement of a provision in the zoning ordinance would <br /> cause the landowner practical difficulties. <br /> 8. Variances are only permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes and <br /> intent of the ordinance. <br /> Additional Review <br /> Residential Building Inspector <br /> The Residential Building Inspector has reviewed the plans and has no additional comments at this <br /> time. A Building Permit will be required prior to any construction taking place. <br /> Public Works Director/City Engineer <br /> The Public Works Director/City Engineer has reviewed the plans and has asked that the Applicants <br /> redesign their landscaping plan to minimize their encroachment next to the right-of-way. <br /> Recommendation <br /> The Planning Commission recommended approval by a 4-2 vote of Planning Case 20-004 for a <br /> variance at 1741 Venus Avenue, based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans in the May <br /> 6, 2020 Report to the Planning Commission. <br /> Motion Language Options <br /> Staff has provided the following motion language options for the City Council to consider: <br /> 1. Recommend Approval with Conditions: Motion to recommend approval of Planning Case <br /> 20-004 for a variance at 1741 Venus Avenue, based on the findings of fact and the submitted <br /> plans, as amended by the following conditions: <br /> 1. Prior to issuance of a Building Permit, engineering department staff shall review a <br /> revised landscaping plan to ensure no impacts to the right-of-way. <br /> City ofArden Hills <br /> City Council Meeting for August 10, 2020 <br /> P:TlanningTlanning Cases12020120-0041741 Venus Avenue Tourdot Variance EC Packet <br /> Page 6 of 7 <br />