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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION — May 8, 2024 2 allow for an addition to the upper floor of the principal structure. The addition would add 438 square feet to the existing attached garage and 386 square feet to the principal structure. Senior Planner Fransen reviewed the site data, the Plan Evaluation and provided the Findings of Fact for review: General Findings: 1. City Staff received a land use application for a variance request to the required R-1 Zoning District side yard setback for corner lots at the Subject Property 1511 Dawn Circle. 2. A single-family dwelling is a permitted use within the R-1 Zoning District. 3. The Applicant states that the proposed addition will not impede sight lines from the roadways. 4. The proposed addition would have a decreased side yard setback for a cornet- lot of 28.2 feet. Variance Findings: 1. Variances are only permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the ordinance. 2. The proposed addition would not alter the essential character of the neighborhood because the proposed design will look and feel consistent with the existing structure. 3. The variance request is not based on economic considerations alone. Senior Planner Fransen reviewed the options available to the Planning Commission for Planning Case 24-008 for a Variance to construct an addition with a 28.2 foot side yard setback on a corner lot at 1511 Dawn Circle: 1. Recommend Approval with Conditions 1. A Building Permit shall be issued prior to commencement of construction. 2. A Zoning Permit shall be issued for the driveway expansion. 3. The proposed building addition shall conform to all other standards and regulations in the City Code. 2. Recommend Approval as Submitted 3. Recommend Denial 4. Table Chair Weber opened the floor to Commissioner comments. Chair Weber thanked the applicant for speaking with the neighbors regarding this request. Commissioner Wicklund asked what the process was to make sure the finishing touches match the existing home. Senior Planner Fransen stated the City's requirement was for applicants to match exterior building materials from the existing structure to the proposed addition and that this would be reviewed with the building permit application.