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• Table: Motion to table Planning Case 23-023 for a Variance to construct a covered front <br />porch addition with a 29.6 foot front yard setback at 1666 Oak Avenue: a specific reason <br />and information request should be included with a motion to table. <br />Notice <br />Although a variance does not require a public hearing, a public meeting notice was prepared by <br />the City and mailed to properties within 500 feet of the Subject Property on February 1, 2024. A <br />public hearing notice for this planning case was published in the Pioneer Press on February 1, <br />2024. Minnesota statute does not clearly require a public hearing before a variance is granted or <br />denied, however, after consulting with the City Attorney, staff agree that the best practice is to <br />allow public forum on all variance requests. A public forum allows the city to establish a record <br />and elicit facts to help determine if the application meets the practical difficulties factors. <br />Staff has not received any written or verbal comments regarding this proposal as of February 6, <br />2024. <br />Deadline for Al!ency Actions <br />The City of Arden Hills received the completed application for this request on December 1, 2023. <br />Pursuant to Minnesota State Statute, the City must act on this request by January 29, 2024 (60 <br />days), unless the City provides the petitioner with written reasons for an additional 60-day review <br />period. With consent of the Applicant, the City may extend the review period beyond the initial <br />120 days. On December 8, 2023, the City provided the Applicant with written notification <br />extending the review period to March 29, 2024 (120 days) based on the date of the submission for <br />review by the Planning Commission and City Council during the January meeting cycle. The <br />Applicant confirmed receipt of this notification on December 8, 2023. <br />Attachments <br />A. Land Use Application <br />B. Location Map <br />C. Variance Request Letter <br />D. Letter from Property Owner <br />E. Site Survey & Renderings <br />F. Description of Project <br />G. Planning Commission Memo <br />H. Draft Planning Commission Minutes <br />I. Resolution 2024-007 <br />J. City Council Presentation <br />City of Arden Hills <br />City Council Meeting for February 12 2024 <br />P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2023\PC 23-023, 1666 Oak Avenue — VAR <br />Page 10 of 10 <br />