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1. Configuration of a oarticular Darcel: The parcel is not deficient in width, however; due to the pie shape, the width of the parcel at the rear of the house and garage is only approximately 75 feet. The Zoning Ordinance requires properties in the R-I Zoning District to have a minimum width of95 feet at the front setback line, 2. Condition not created bv the landowner: The pie shape of the subject property was not created by the applicant. 3. Reasonable develooment: Other properties in the immediate area have been granted side yard setback variances which were in the range of what the applicant is requesting. The existing garage was just as close to the property line as the proposed garage. 4. Alternate locations: The pie shape of the parcel, trees, and setback requirements would restrict a garage on the west side of the existing home. The garage could be moved back. 5. Minimization of reauest: The applicant could reduce the garage depth to a standard 22 feet and only need a 5-foot setback where 10 feet is required. There is sufficient depth to the lot allowing the garage to be extended out the back for more storage space. Deadline for Agency Actions. The City of Arden Hills received the completed application for this request on November 29, 1999, Pursuant to Minnesota State Statute, the City must act on this request by Friday, January 28, 1999 (60 days), unless the City provides the petitioner with written reasons for an additional 60-day review period. The additional review period would extend to Tuesday, March 28, 2000. The City may, with the petitioners' consent, extend the review period beyond the Tuesday, March 28, 2000, date, The City informed the applicant that an additional 60 days would be needed to process their application. Lastly, ifthe City denies the petitioner's request, "...it must state in writing the reasons for the denial at the time that it denies the request." Recommendations. The Planning Commission recommends approval of Planning Case 00-04, side yard setback variance for a detached garage modirying the request by reducing the width to a 3 feet 3 inch side yard setback, when a 10 foot is required based on the "Findings - Side Yard Setback Variance (detached garage)" section of this Staff report dated January 5, 2000. Updates. None