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<br /> ." <br />,- <br /> would not accommodate today's vehicle sizes, The proposed garage is still a one-car <br /> garage but would be slightly wider so that this and future property owners would actually <br />. be able to utilize the garage, <br /> 5. Would granting the variance alter the essential character of the neighborhood? <br /> (NO) The new garage would give the property a functional garage that would <br /> accommodate modern vehicles. As previously stated, the surrounding area has many <br /> garages that are already sited five feet from the side property lines or less. The variance <br /> would allow the garage to remain consistent with this neighborhood norm while staying <br /> in tine with where setbacks will likely be changed when the Zoning Ordinance is revised. <br /> Plan Review Comments <br /> A Building Permit Plans shall be submitted to the Building Official a minimum of two (2) <br /> wceks before the planned start of construction, <br /> B. No construction shall begin bcfore plans and Building Permits are approved by the City <br /> of Arden Hills' Building Official. <br /> Staff Recommendation <br />. In Planning Case 1105-20, staffrccommends that the request for a 5-foot side yard setback <br /> accessory setback variance be approved to allow for the construction of a new garage in <br /> approximately the same location as the existing garage after making the findings that the <br /> variance meets the hardship criteria and would not have an adverse impact on surrounding <br /> properties or the City as a whole. <br /> Options <br /> L Recommend approval as submitted, <br /> 2. Recommend approval with conditions. <br /> 3. Recommend denial with reasons for denial. If the City denies the petitioncrs request, <br /> "...it must state in writing the reasons for the denial at the time it denics the request" <br /> 4. Table for additional information. <br /> Deadline for A2ency Actions - October 7, 2005 <br /> The City of Arden Hills received the complctcd application for this request on August 8, 2005 <br /> Pursuant to Minnesota Slate Statue, the City must act on this request by October 7,2005 (60 <br /> days), unless thc city provides the petitioner with written reasons for and additional 60 day <br /> \\I'v!etro-inet.us\ArdenHills\Planning\Phmning Cases\2005\05-20 Ruppel Variance (PFNDlNG)\09-07-05 PC Report Ruppel Variance PC-OS- <br /> lO.doc <br />. Page 5 of6 <br />