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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—APRIL 28, 2025 8 8. The proposed addition would result in the Subject Property having an increased structure coverage of 27.3 percent. Variance Criteria Findings: 9. Variances are only permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the ordinance. 10. 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. 11. The variance request is not based on economic considerations alone. Conditional Use Permit Findings: 12. The Applicant's land use application also includes a request for a Conditional Use Permit for a Class II Home Occupation to conduct piano lessons at the Subject Property. 13. A home occupation is allowed in residential zoning districts, but a Conditional Use Permit is required when there are patrons visiting the premises. 14. The proposed home occupation would have a limited number of patrons visiting the home during set hours, as the Applicant would only be seeing one client at a time,by appointment. 15. The Applicant is the sole owner and employee of a piano lesson business. 16. The Applicant is the sole owner and occupant of the Subject Property. 17. The home occupation is conducted entirely within the dwelling. 18. Clients visiting the dwelling would park in the driveway on the Subject Property. 19. There will be no exterior evidence of the home occupation. 20. A public hearing for a Conditional Use Permit request is required before the request can be brought before the City Council. 21. The required public hearing was held at the April 9, 2025, Planning Commission meeting. City Administrator Jagoe reported the Planning Commission reviewed this application at their April 9, 2025, meeting. At that time, they recommended approval of the variance request with two conditions by a 6-0-1 vote (Commissioner Burlingame abstained). If the Council supported approval of the variance, the motion language options for the City Council to consider would be Approval with Conditions: Motion to approve Resolution 2025-038, approving Planning Case 25- 001 for a Variance to construct a 30 square foot principal structure addition at 1126 Benton Way, based on the findings of fact and submitted plans in the April 28, 2025, Report to the City Council, subject to the following conditions: 1. A Building Permit shall be issued prior to commencement of construction. 2. The proposed building addition shall conform to all other standards and regulations in the City Code. City Administrator Jagoe explained at their April 9, 2025, meeting, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit request for the Applicant's piano lessons business with four conditions by a 6-0-1 vote (Commissioner Burlingame abstained). The Planning Commission recommended amending Condition Number 4 to read "No exterior signage shall be permitted as evidence of the home occupation." If the Council supported approval of the Conditional Use Permit, the motion language options for the City Council to consider would be Approval with Conditions: Motion to approve Resolution 2025-039, approving Planning Case 25- 001 for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a Class II Accessory Home Occupation at 1126 Benton Way, based on the findings of fact and submitted plans in the April 28, 2025 Report to the City Council, subject to the following conditions: