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4. The covered front porch addition will not impede sight lines or obstruct the clear vision area from the roadways. 5. The existing principal structure is nonconforming with the front yard setback of 36.5 feet. 6. Section 1325.03 Subd. 2(D) establishes provisions for the expansion of nonconforming single and two-family dwellings. 7. The proposed covered front porch addition would have a front yard setback of 29.6 feet and does increase the nonconformity of the lot. 8. Section 1325.03 Subd. 2(E) establishes provisions for the addition of a covered front porch and would allow for a covered porch addition with a setback decrease of up to 9.13 feet based on the setback of the existing principal structure. 9. The proposed covered front porch addition would decrease the existing front yard setback by 6.9 feet. 10. The Planning Commission conducted a public forum at the January 3, 2024 meeting. Variance Findings: 1. Variances are only permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the ordinance. 2. The proposed covered front porch addition would not alter the essential character of the neighborhood because the proposed design will integrate with the existing structure and will be compatible with the neighborhood. 3. The variance request is not based on economic considerations alone. Options and Motion Language The Planning Commission reviewed this application at their January 3, 2024, meeting. At that time, they recommended approval with conditions of Planning Case 23-023 to decrease the required front yard setback from 40 feet to 29.6 feet at 1666 Oak Avenue by a 6-0 vote. The following are motion language options for the City Council to consider. • Approval with Conditions: Motion to adopt Resolution 2024-007, approving Planning Case 23-023 for a Variance to construct a covered front porch addition with a 29.6 foot front yard setback at 1666 Oak Avenue, based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans, as amended by the conditions in the February 12, 2024, 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. The proposed covered porch shall not be converted to a four season porch. • Approval as Submitted: Motion to adopt Resolution 2024-007, approving Planning Case 23-023 for a Variance to construct a covered front porch addition with a 29.6 foot front yard setback at 1666 Oak Avenue, based on the findings of fact and the submitted materials in the February 12, 2024, Report to the City Council. • Denial: Motion to deny Planning Case 23-023 for a Variance to construct a covered front porch addition with a 29.6 foot front yard setback at 1666 Oak Avenue, based on the following findings: findings to deny should specifically reference the reasons for denial and why those reasons cannot be mitigated. City of Arden Hills City Council Meeting for February 12 2024 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2023\PC 23-023, 1666 Oak Avenue — VAR Page 9 of 10