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Page 7 of 10 As confirmed by the City Attorney, a variance from the R-1 District minimum lot depth of 130 feet reduced to a mean lot depth of 97.4 feet would be necessary for future development of the Subject Property to occur. The Applicants have further stated that they are not responsible for the original configuration of the Subject Property which is driving the need for the variances requested. They’ve noted that the request for the driveway access off of Snelling Avenue North is a result of the unsafe conditions that would be created with access off of Ridgewood Road due to the significant elevation difference between the available building pad and the road. c. Character of Neighborhood. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood. The Applicants have stated that they have orientated the house and configured the layout of the parcel in a manner that would ensure consistency and compatibility within this neighborhood. 3. Economic Consideration. Economic consideration alone does not constitute a practical difficulty. The proposed variance is not based on economic consideration. 4. Access to Sunlight. Inadequate access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems shall be considered a practical difficulty. A solar energy system is not proposed. Additional Review Building Official The Building Official has reviewed the plans and has no additional comments at this time. A Building Permit will be required prior to any construction taking place. Public Works Director/City Engineer The Public Works Director/City Engineer has reviewed the plans and has the following comments which have been included in the draft recommended conditions of approval: • Grading and Erosion Control Permit would be required o As-built required, also showing utilities • RCWD review and approval is required • Two (2) Right-of-Way Permits will be needed o Snelling Avenue N driveway access construction. Through review it will be determined if a full-width patch on Snelling Ave N will be required. Reconstruction of the trail and curb will have to meet ADA standards. Potential conflict with the existing catch basin, driveway may need to be shifted to the South. All patches will have to match existing trail/street pavement section thickness. o Ridgewood Rd utility connections. Full-width patch will be required and must match the existing street pavement section. Inspection will be required and proper backfill material must be approved by Public Works. • Sanitary Sewer Connect Permit required • Water Connect Permit required