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. side setback, there would be a total of25 feet between the existing structure and any future structure built on the proposed eastern lot. The easement, according to the applicant, would . still allow landscaping, fencing, a driveway, and/or rctaining walls to be placed within that 21 foot wide area. The applicant has submitted a lctter explaining the reason for the variance request. In sum, the applicant seeks to preserve existing mature trees on the western side of the property. If the variance is not granted, the resident intends to movc thc existing structure approximately twenty feet to the west, which would require the removal of the trees. If the structure is moved, there would not be a need for a variance providing all setbacks are met. 2. Site Data Low Dcnsity Residential Singlc Family Residential R-l: Single Family Residential .82 acres (35,527 squarc fect) The property slopes gently toward the north with a decrease in elevation of approximately eight to ten feet across the length of the ro ert . 3. Surrounding Area Single Family Detached . North Low Density Residential R-l: Single Family Residcntial Residential South Low Density Residential R-l: Single Family Residential Single Family Detached Residential East Low Density Residential R-l: Single Family Residential Single Family Detached Residential West Low Density Residential R-l: Single Family Residential Single Family Detached Residential Plan Evaluation (Findinl!s of Fact) I. Zoning Ordinance - Meets Requirements except for the side setback on the proposed property line that would split the property. The proposed minor subdivision is in the R-l Single Family Residcntial District City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meetingfor February 1. 2006 . \IMetro-inel.llsiardenhillsIPlanningIPlanning CnsesI2006\06-002 Findelf minor subdivision and variance\OI /806 Findell Minor Subdivision & Variance Report to pedoc Page 2 of 8 _n__________________