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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — NOVEMBER 28, 2022 5 7. The proposed single-family dwelling on the Subject Property would conform to all other requirements and standards of the R-1 Zoning District. Variance Findings: 1. Variances are only permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the ordinance. 2. The variance would be consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan because it meets the City's housing goal of encouraging redevelopment that is complimentary to and enhances the character of the City's established neighborhoods. 3. A single-family dwelling is a permitted use within the R-1 Zoning District. 4. A single-family dwelling is a reasonable use of the property that would not be allowed under the rules of the Zoning Code without the requested variance. 5. The nonconforming lot depth for the R-1 Zoning District is a unique circumstance that is attributed to the dimensions of the Old Snelling Avenue corridor right-of-way (now referred to as Snelling Avenue North) turned over to the City. 6. The proposed single-family dwelling would not alter the essential character of the neighborhood because the configuration of development on the Subject Property would be consistent and compatible with the neighborhood. 7. The variance request is not based on economic considerations alone. Community Development Director Jagoe explained the Planning Commission recommended approval of Planning Case 22-019 for a Variance to allow a nonconforming lot depth at 3588 Ridgewood Road, based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans, as amended by the conditions in the November 28, 2022, Report to the City Council: 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. 3. A Grading and Erosion permit shall be obtained from the City's PW/Engineering Division prior to commencing any grading, land disturbance or utility activities. 4. Upon completion of grading and utility work on the site, a grading as -built and utility as - built shall be provided to the City. 5. Final grading, drainage, utility, and site plans shall be subject to approval by the Public Works Director/City Engineer and Community Development Director prior to the issuance of a grading and erosion control permit or other development permits. 6. Heavy duty silt fence and adequate erosion control around the entire construction site shall be required and maintained by the Applicants during construction to ensure that sediment and storm water does not leave the project site 7. The Applicants shall be responsible for providing verification of approval and obtaining any permit necessary from the Rice Creek Watershed District prior to the start of any site activities. 8. A separate right-of-way permit for each roadway shall be required for work performed within the City right-of-way. 9. All Public Works Director/City Engineer comments as stated in the November 9, 2022 Staff Report for driveway access connection and utility connections shall be addressed and are adopted herein by reference. The Applicants shall be financially responsible for 100 percent of the costs for connections.