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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – April 9, 2025 4 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. Senior Planner Fransen reviewed the options available to the Planning Commission for Planning Case 25-001 for a Variance to construct a 30 square foot principal structure addition at 1126 Benton Way: 1. Recommend Approval with 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. 2. Recommend Approval as Submitted 3. Recommend Denial 4. Table Senior Planner Fransen reviewed the options available to the Planning Commission for Planning Case 25-001 for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a Class II Accessory Home Occupation at 1126 Benton Way: 1. Recommend Approval with Conditions 1. No exterior evidence of the home occupation shall be permitted. 2. No exterior signage shall be permitted. 3. The Applicant shall comply with all sections of the City Code, including no more than four vehicles parked in a driveway at any one time. 4. The Applicant shall be required to submit and maintain a Home Occupation Accessory Class II License with the City while the home occupation is active. 2. Recommend Approval as Submitted 3. Recommend Denial 4. Table Chair Collins opened the floor to Commissioner comments.