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• Table: Motion to table Planning Case 24-008 for a Variance to construct an addition with <br />a 28.2 side yard setback on a corner lot at 1511 Dawn Circle: a specific reason and <br />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 May 15, 2024. A <br />public meeting notice for this planning case was published in the Pioneer Press on May 16, 2024. <br />Minnesota statute does not clearly require a public hearing before a variance is granted or denied, <br />however, after consulting with the City Attorney, staff agree that the best practice is to allow public <br />forum on all variance requests. A public forum allows the city to establish a record and elicit facts <br />to help determine if the application meets the practical difficulties factors. <br />Staff has received one written comment in support of this proposal as of May 22, 2024. <br />Deadline for A2ency Actions <br />The City of Arden Hills received the completed application for this request on April 10, 2024. <br />Pursuant to Minnesota State Statute, the City must act on this request by June 8, 2024 (60 days), <br />unless the City provides the petitioner with written reasons for an additional 60-day review period. <br />Attachments <br />A. <br />Land Use Application <br />B. <br />Location Map <br />C. <br />Variance Request Letter <br />D. <br />Certificate of Survey <br />E. <br />Floor Plans <br />F. Elevation Options <br />G. Planning Commission Memo <br />H. Draft Planning Commission Minutes <br />I. Resolution 2024-029 <br />J. City Council Presentation <br />Page 8 of 8 <br />