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<br /> ~ <br /> . 10/20/93 <br /> Revision to the sideyard setback variance (Case #93-16) request at 1361 West <br /> Floral Drive, Arden Hills. <br /> After meeting with the Arden Hills planning commission, as well as Brian <br /> Fritzinger, we have modified the remodling plans for our property by reducing the <br /> side yard setback variance request from 6' to 4'. We have researched the following <br /> Planning Commission alternatives voiced during the discussion at the 10/6/93 <br /> Planning Commission meeting as indicated below: <br /> 1) Moving the front of the garage to the west, eliminating the the need for a side <br /> variance. <br /> a) The only width that would be achieved is 6' deep into the garage, beyond <br /> which is the front wall of the living room. Other than acquiring additional <br /> storage space, we would stilI be left with 18'; too narrow for a double garage to <br /> supply adequate parking for two full-size vehicles, bikes, lawn mower, <br /> snowblower, etc. <br /> b) The mature ash tIee in the front yard would need to be sacrificed to allow <br /> access to drive into the west or left stall of the garage. The remodeling plan as <br /> we have revised it does not affect the tIee (which is our primary source of shade <br /> . for our home during summer months). <br /> c) Constructing the entire width of the double garage ahead of the house would <br /> severely disrupt the visual alignment of houses along Floral Drive, as well as <br /> require a front yard setback variance of 12' - 15'. This would also require <br /> removal of the healthy mature ash tree referred to earlier. <br /> 2) Not adding a double garage, but only adding a driveway and a side parking area: <br /> a) The two closest and most visually impacted neighbors were told of this <br /> suggestion and both individuals strongly object to this alternative since it does <br /> nothing to remove the necessity of vehicles being constantly parked in front of <br /> the house. <br /> b) Also, this type of stopgap measure would only deter from the appearance of <br /> the area, achieving a "parking lot" appearance rather than an attractive, updated <br /> as well as totally functional driveway and garage area. <br /> 3) Make no changes to the garage as 'reasonable use of the property is being made <br /> with the situation as it is.' <br /> As defined by "The American College" Dictionary: <br /> Reasonable: 1. Agreeable to reason or sound judgement <br /> 2. Not exceeding the limit prescribed by reason; not excessive <br /> 3. Moderate, or moderate in price <br /> In this case, reasonable use of the property is subject to individual <br /> . interpretation, and we do not have reasonable use of our property as it is <br /> currently constructed. Frequently having to move one vehicle to have access to <br />