05-23-22-R - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Page 8 of 9 Options and Motion Language The Planning Commission reviewed this application at their May 4, 2022, meeting. At that time, they recommended approval with conditions of Planning Case 22-004 for side-yard setback, landscape area, structure coverage, and floor area ratio variances at 1152 Benton Way by a 6-0 vote. The following are motion language options for the City Council to consider. • Approval with Conditions: Motion to adopt Resolution 2022-033, approving Planning Case 22-004, for a Variance at 1152 Benton Way as presented in the May 23, 2022 Report to the City Council as amended by the conditions below: 1. A Building Permit shall be issued prior to commencement of construction. 2. The proposed building shall conform to all other standards and regulations in the City Code. • Approval: Motion to adopt Resolution 2022-033, approving Planning Case 22-004, for a Variance at 1152 Benton Way as presented in the May 23, 2022, Report to the City Council. • Denial: Motion to deny Resolution 2022-033, approving Planning Case 22-004, for a Variance at 1152 Benton Way: findings to deny should specifically reference the reasons for denial. • Table: Motion to table Resolution 2022-033, approving Planning Case 22-004, for a Variance at 1152 Benton Way: the City Council should identify a specific reason and/or information request should be included with a motion to table. Public Notice and Comments Although a variance does not require a public hearing, a public meeting notice was prepared by the City and mailed to properties within 500 feet of the Subject Property on May 12, 2022. A meeting notice for this planning case was published in the Pioneer Press on May 12, 2022. Minnesota statute does not clearly require a public hearing before a variance is granted or denied, however, after consulting with the City Attorney, staff agree that the best practice is to allow public forum on all variance requests. A public forum allows the city to establish a record and elicit facts to help determine if the application meets the practical difficulties factors. No comments have been received regarding this application as of May 18, 2022. Deadline for Agency Actions The City of Arden Hills received the completed application for this request on February 24, 2022. Pursuant to Minnesota State Statute, the City must act on this request by April 24, 2022 (60 days), unless the City provides the petitioner with written reasons for an additional 60-day review period. With consent of the Applicant, the City may extend the review period beyond the initial 120 days. The applicants submitted a written request to waive the 60-day review period on March 10, 2022. The City must act on the variance application at 1152 Benton Way by May 31, 2022.