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Page 6 of 7 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 22-008 for a Variance at 4073 Valentine Court, based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans, 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. • Recommend Approval as Submitted: Motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 22- 008 for a Variance at 4073 Valentine Court, based on the findings of fact and the submitted materials. • Recommend Denial: Motion to recommend denial Planning Case 22-008 for a Variance at 4073 Valentine Court, 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 22-008 for a Variance at 4073 Valentine Court: a specific reason and information request should be included with a motion to table. Notice 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 27, 2022. A public hearing notice for this planning case was published in the Pioneer Press on May 27, 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 d ifficulties factors. Staff has received two public comment s in support of the requested variance as of June 1, 2022. Deadline for Agency Actions The City of Arden Hills received the completed application for this request on April 18, 2022. Pursuant to Minnesota State Statute, the City must act on this request by June 16 , 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 City provided the Applicant with written notification extend ing the review period to August 15, 2022 (120 days) based on the date of the submission for review by the Planning Commission and City Council during the June meeting cycle. The requestor confirmed receipt of this notification on April 29, 2022. Attachments