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2. Existing Site Conditions: 3588 Ridgewood Road, the Subject Property, is zoned R-1, Single -Family Residential District. It is designated for Low Density Residential Uses in the 2040 Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The subject property is currently undeveloped. All surrounding parcels are also zoned R-1, Single Family Residential District and designated for Low Density Residential Uses in the Land Use Plan. 3. Site Data 2040 Future Land Use Plan: LDR — Low Density Residential Existing Land Use: Vacant Zoning: R-1 Single Family Residential District Lot Size: 0.33 acres/14,472 square feet 4. Proposed Use The Applicants are requesting a variance for the nonconforming lot depth, to decrease the required front yard setback from 40 feet to a 10 foot setback from the property line abutting Snelling Avenue North and a 16 foot setback from the property line abutting Ridgewood Road, and the driveway access off Snelling Avenue North rather than from the local street - Ridgewood Road. Due to the nonconforming lot size of the Subject Property, the City Attorney has confirmed that a variance would be required for lot depth for future development of the site. The listing agreement did specify that a variance would be necessary due to the nonconforming lot size and it would be the responsibility of the Future Buyer to provide documentation including, but not limited to, a certificate of survey, elevation renderings, and floor plans in order to verify compliance with applicable city code requirements such as setbacks, lot coverage, floor area ratio, and other design standards with the proposed development as part of the variance review process. According to the Applicants narrative, the Subject Property includes unique circumstances due to its irregular shape, topography, and orientation of adjacent properties. Therefore, the Applicants have made the decision to also pursue a variance from the required front yard setback and driveway access. The Applicants have stated they would intend to meet applicable building codes and all other regulations in the R-1 District. 5. Approvals The City Council is being asked to determine whether a variance request for flexibility on lot depth, front yard setbacks, and driveway access should be approved. A certificate of survey has been submitted showing the location of the proposed dwelling and driveway. The evaluation of the proposal should be based on the District Provisions in Section 1320, General Regulations in Section 1325, and the Requirements for a Variance in Section 1355.04, Subd. 4. Plan Evaluation Chapter 13, Zoning Regulations Review 1. District Provisions (R-1, Single Family Residential Zoning District) —Section 1320.06 Page 3 of 11