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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 • Through plan submittals, Engineering will review in more detail and may have more comments. Suggested Findings of Fact The Planning Commission reviewed this application at their November 9, 2022, meeting and have offered the following findings of fact for your consideration: General Findings: 1. City Staff received a land use application for a variance request to the required R-1 Zoning District lot depth, front yard setback, and driveway access at the Subject Property, 3588 Ridgewood Road. 2. The Subject Property is a nonconforming lot of record deeded to the City through the State and County from the Old Snelling Avenue corridor right-of-way (now referred to as Snelling Avenue North). 3. The Subject Property is a nonconforming lot with a mean lot depth of 97.4 feet and does not comply with the minimum R-1 district standards for lot depth of 130 feet. 4. The Subject Property is currently undeveloped. Page 8 of 11