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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — APRIL 10, 2023 14 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 Subject Property in the east and west configuration would be consistent and compatible with the neighborhood. 15. The variance request is not based on economic considerations alone. Community Development Director Jagoe stated the Planning Commission reviewed this application at their March 8, 2023 meeting. At that time, they recommended approval with conditions of the application from Mr. Mezzenga for a Minor Subdivision and Variance by a 4-1 vote. Staff reported the Planning Commission recommended approval of Planning Case 23-003 and Resolution 2023-017 for a Minor Subdivision and Variance as submitted by the Applicant in Site Plan B at 1174 Edgewater Avenue, based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans, as amended by the conditions below: 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.