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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—APRIL 28, 2025 7 Mayor Grant indicated the request before the City Council was quite minimal and noted he would be offering his support as well. Mayor Grant opened the public hearing at 7:43 p.m. Philip Lowe, 1126 Benton Way, reported his neighbors were in support of the request and stated he was available for comments or questions. Mayor Grant closed the public hearing at 7:45 p.m. 11. NEW BUSINESS A. Planning Case 25-001 - 1126 Benton Way • Resolution 2025-038 Approving a Variance • Resolution 2025-039 Approving a Conditional Use Permit City Administrator Jagoe stated Philip Low ("Applicant") has submitted an application for a Variance to construct an addition to the southwest elevation of the existing principal structure at 1126 Benton Way ("Subject Property"). To construct this proposal, the Applicant is seeking a variance to exceed the maximum structure coverage of 25 percent to 27.3 percent. The Applicant is proposing a 4.4 foot by 6.8 foot addition to expand the existing principal structure footprint by 30 square feet. The Applicant has also submitted an application for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a Class II Accessory Home Occupation at 1126 Benton Way. The Applicant is the owner of a piano lessons business. A home occupation is allowed in residential zoning districts, but a Conditional Use Permit is required when there are customers visiting the residence. The Applicant is proposing to meet with customers in person by appointment only which triggered the Class II designation requiring a Conditional Use Permit. City Administrator Jagoe reported the Planning Commission reviewed this application at their April 9, 2025 meeting and have offered the following findings of fact for your consideration: General Findings: 1. City Staff received a land use application for the subject property located at 1126 Benton Way. 2. The Subject Property is zoned R-3, Townhouse and Low-density Multiple Dwelling District and is designated for Low Density Residential uses on the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. 3. The Applicant's land use application includes a request for a variance to the required R-3 Zoning District maximum structure coverage requirement to construct a 30 square foot principal structure addition. 4. The Subject Property is part of the Hunters Park neighborhood development. If a variance is required for a proposed alteration, the Architectural and Environmental Committee of the Hunters Park Homeowners Association shall review and approve the proposed addition or alteration before submitting the same to the City. 5. A single-family dwelling is a permitted use within the R-3 Zoning District. 6. The Applicant has provided documentation that the Hunters Park Homeowners Association Architectural and Environmental Committee and both of their neighbors have reviewed and approved the submitted plans. 7. The Applicant states that the addition would be located between the house and the garage and that most people would be unlikely even to notice it is there.