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_____________________________________________________________________________________________ City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for April 9, 2025 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2025\PC 25-001, 1126 Benton Way - CUP Page 11 of 14 2. Sign Code – Chapter 12 This approval does not include signs. Staff recommends adding a condition that prohibits signage as part of the approval. Suggested Findings of Fact The Planning Commission must make a finding as to whether or not the proposed application would adversely affect the surrounding neighborhood or the community as a whole based on the aforementioned factors. Staff offers the following findings for 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. 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.