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2) Lot Depth: The R-2 Zoning District minimum lot depth shall be 120 feet. The Applicant is requesting a variance for Lot A to decrease the lot depth as defined by code to 103 feet and to consider the east and west orientation of the lot at a depth of 188 feet in satisfaction of this requirement. 3) Rear Yard Setback: The R-2 Zoning District minimum rear yard setback is 30 feet. The Applicant is a variance for Lot A and Lot B to decrease the rear yard setback to 5 feet as measured from the south property line. The Applicant is requesting consideration of the west property line abutting Lake Josephine in satisfaction of this requirement. Findings of Fact The Planning Commission reviewed this application at their March 8, 2023 meeting and have offered the following findings of fact for your consideration: General Findings: 1. The Subject Property at 1174 Edgewater Avenue is located in the R-2 — Single and Two Family Residential Zoning District. 2. The Arden Hills 2040 Comprehensive Plan designates the Subject Property as LDR — Low Density Residential. 3. The Applicant has submitted a land use application for a Minor Subdivision to subdivide the Subject Property into two (2) lots and is requesting a variance to the required R-2 Zoning District lot width, lot depth, and rear yard setback. 4. The property is properly guided and zoned for the development of single- family residential dwellings. 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. 10. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on March 8, 2023. Variance Findings: 11. Variances are only permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the ordinance. 12. 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. 13. A single-family dwelling is a permitted use within the R-2 Zoning District. 14. 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 Page 2 of 4