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• Denial: Motion to deny Planning Case 25-008 for variances for lot area, lot depth, building area elevation, front yard and rear yard setbacks, shore impact zone, permeable surface credit, structure coverage, and floor area ratio, to construct a new single-family dwelling at 1622 Lake Johanna Blvd, based on the following findings: findings to deny should specifically reference the reasons for denial and why those reasons cannot be mitigated. Table: Motion to table Planning Case 25-008 for variances for lot area, lot depth, front yard and rear yard setbacks, structure coverage, permeable surface credit, and floor area ratio, to construct a new single-family dwelling at 1622 Lake Johanna Blvd: a specific reason and information request should be included with a motion to table. Notice Although a variance does not require a public hearing, a public meeting notice was prepared by the City and mailed to properties within 500 feet of the Subject Property on November 13, 2025. A public meeting notice for this planning case was published in the Pioneer Press. Minnesota statute does not clearly require a public hearing before a variance is granted or denied, however, after consulting with the City Attorney, staff agree that the best practice is to allow public forum on all variance requests. A public forum allows the city to establish a record and elicit facts to help determine if the application meets the practical difficulties factors. The City received five public comments against this planning case prior to the September 5, 2025, Planning Commission meeting. A resident spoke in opposition to this application at two separate City Council meetings during the open public comment portion of those meetings. As of report drafting, the City had not received additional written public comments regarding this case. Deadline for Agency Actions The City of Arden Hills received the completed application for this request on August 11, 2025. Pursuant to Minnesota State Statutes Section 15.99, the initial timeline for City action had a due date of October 9, 2025 (60 days) unless the City provides the petitioner with written reasons for an additional 60-day review period. Following the Planning Commission review on September 3, 2025, the Applicant requested an extension on the City Council's review of the request. To meet this request, the City provided the Applicant with reasons to extend the deadline for City action an additional 60 days to December 9, 2025 (120 days). Attachments A. Land Use Application B. Location Map C. Applicant Narrative D. Supplemental Narrative E. Existing Site Survey F. Proposed Site Survey G. Architectural Plans H. Planning Commission Memo I. Approved Planning Commission Minutes J. Resolution 2025-073 for Lot Consolidation K. Resolution 2025-074 for Variances L. Presentation Page 18 of 18