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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – March 8, 2023 3 5. The request proposes to use the properties in a reasonable manner allowed by code as a single-family dwelling. 6. The Owner of the unplatted lot to be divided has filed with the Zoning Administrator a registered land survey of the lot to be divided. 7. The proposed Minor Subdivision would not require a front yard or side yard setback variance and as conditioned would comply with Shoreland Regulations. 8. The Applicant states the proposed single-family dwellings on the Subject Property would conform to all other requirements and standards of the R-2 Zoning District. 9. The proposed division will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to adjacent tracts in the area in which the subdivision tract is located. Variance Findings: 10. Variances are only permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the ordinance. 11. 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. 12. A single-family dwelling is a permitted use within the R-2 Zoning District. 13. The Applicant states the proposed single-family dwellings would not alter the essential character of the neighborhood because the configuration of future development on the Subject Property in the east and west configuration would be consistent and compatible with the neighborhood. 14. The variance request is not based on economic considerations alone. 1. Community Development Director Jagoe reviewed the options available for Planning Case 23- 003 to the Planning Commission on this matter: 1. Recommend Approval with Conditions 1. The Applicant shall record the Minor Subdivision with Ramsey County and a copy shall be provided to the City within sixty (60) days of the City’s approval. 2. The Applicant shall record the drainage and utility easements as required under the Subdivision ordinance on the recorded survey with Ramsey County and a copy shall be provided to the City within sixty (60) days of the City’s approval. 3. The Applicant shall pay the required park development fee of $6,500 for Tract B prior to issuance of permits for either lot within the Minor Subdivision. 4. Monument stakes shall be installed to demarcate the property lines between Tract A and Tract B. 5. A Building Permit shall be required on each lot for construction of the new dwelling. 6. The proposed buildings shall conform to all other standards and regulations in the City Code. 7. A Grading and Erosion permit for each lot shall be obtained from the City’s PW/Engineering Division prior to commencing any grading, land disturbance or utility activities.