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CITY OF ARDEN HILLS <br /> COUNTY OF RAMSEY <br /> STATE OF MINNESOTA <br /> RESOLUTION NO. 2022-037 <br /> RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE FOR THE <br /> SUBJECT PROPERTY 4073 VALENTINE COURT <br /> (Planning Case 22-008) <br /> WHEREAS,on April 18,2022,Robert J. Kunze("Applicant")applied for a variance from <br /> the City Code for the property located at 4073 Valentine Court and legally described on Exhibit <br /> A attached hereto ("Subject Property"); <br /> WHEREAS, the Applicant is proposing to construct a garage addition and extend the <br /> existing driveway to a detached structure in another location on the Subject Property; <br /> WHEREAS, a variance may be granted when it is in harmony with the general purposes <br /> and intent of the zoning ordinance if enforcement of a provision in the ordinance would cause the <br /> landowner practical difficulties; <br /> WHEREAS, on June 8, 2022, after published and mailed notice in accordance with <br /> Minnesota Statutes and the City Code, the Planning Commission held a hearing, at which time <br /> all persons desiring to be heard concerning this application were given the opportunity to speak <br /> thereon; <br /> WHEREAS,on June 8, 2022, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the <br /> variance for the Subject Property based on the findings of fact and submitted plans, and directed <br /> staff to prepare Findings of Fact approving the variance request. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Arden Hills City Council hereby <br /> approves the requested variance as described above based on the following Findings of Fact <br /> concerning the Subject property and subject to the following conditions: <br /> FINDINGS OF FACT <br /> A. The odd and unusual shape of the lot and topography are unique characteristics of <br /> the Subject Property, and those factors restrict alternative options for increased <br /> accessory storage. <br /> B. There is limited ability to extend the existing driveway to a detached structure in <br /> another location, and single family residential properties are limited to one <br /> driveway access per property so a second driveway access would not be permitted <br /> off of Valentine Avenue. <br /> 1 <br /> 222161v1 <br />