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Page 3 of 14 3. Proposed Use The Applicant is proposing a Minor Subdivision and Variance to split the Subject Property into two residential parcels. As part of the subdivision review, the Applicant is requesting flexibility on setbacks with an evaluation of the lot layout for both parcels in an east and west development pattern to be consistent with existing development along Lake Josephine. Arden Hills Zoning Code defines the lot front yard as the boundary abutting the roadway (i.e. Edgewater Avenue). Mr. Mezzenga’s application narrative is requesting a review of the parcels with the eastern property line as the front yard and the property line abutting Edgewater Avenue considered a side yard. To construct this proposal, the Applicant is seeking three variances based on applicable zoning code definitions and minimum lot standards for lot width, lot depth, and rear yard setback. City Code Section 1325.04, defines the front lot line as “the boundary of a lot abutting a street” and the rear lot line as “the lot line most nearly parallel to and most remote from the front lot line.” The Applicant is asking the Planning Commission to consider the side of the lot abutting Edgewater Avenue as the side lot line. Mr. Mezzenga has stated this rational for flexibility from this definition would allow future residential dwellings to be built within the proposed building pads without the need for additional setback variances. In his application, the Applicant has included two site plans of the same Minor Subdivision in terms of lot dimensions . Site Plan A displays the potential building pads adhering to setbacks based upon the definitions of “lot” for front, side, and rear yards and with only the variances for lot width and lot depth. Site Plan B displays the proposed building pads with an additional variance from rear yard setbacks to be granted. The Applicant is seeking review and approval of Site Plan B. Site Plan A – Based on Lot Definitions