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Page 14 of 14 <br /> <br />based on the following findings: findings to deny should specifically reference the reasons <br />for denial and why those reasons cannot be mitigated. <br /> <br />• Table: Motion to table Planning Case 25-008 for a lot consolidation and variances for lot <br />area, lot depth, front yard and rear yard setbacks, impervious surface coverage, structure <br />coverage, and floor area ratio, to construct a new single-family dwelling at 1622 Lake <br />Johanna Blvd: a specific reason and information request should be included with a motion <br />to table. <br /> <br />Notice <br /> <br />Although a variance does not require a public hearing, a public meeting notice was prepared by <br />the City and mailed to properties within 500 feet of the Subject Property on August 22, 2025. A <br />public meeting notice for this planning case was published in the Pioneer Press. Minnesota statute <br />does not clearly require a public hearing before a variance is granted or denied, however, after <br />consulting with the City Attorney, staff agree that the best practice is to allow public forum on all <br />variance requests. A public forum allows the city to establish a record and elicit facts to help <br />determine if the application meets the practical difficulties factors. <br /> <br />The City has not received any public comments regarding this planning case. <br /> <br />Deadline for Agency Actions <br /> <br />The City of Arden Hills received the completed application for this request on August 11, 2025. <br />Pursuant to Minnesota State Statutes Section 15.99, the City must act on this request by October <br />9, 2025 (60 days) unless the City provides the petitioner with written reasons for an additional 60- <br />day review period. <br /> <br />Attachments <br /> <br />A. Land Use Application <br />B. Location Map <br />C. Applicant Narrative <br />D. Existing Site Survey <br />E. Proposed Site Survey <br />F. Architectural Plans <br />