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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — NOVEMBER 24, 2025 6 is located in a way that augments its nonconformity. Additions to single-family dwellings that are nonconforming due to setbacks or lot dimensions may be permitted, subject to the provisions in Section 1325.03 Subd. 2. D. The proposed lot consolidation and new dwelling construction would not be permitted by the Subdivision and Zoning Code without variances for lot area, lot depth, building area elevation, front and rear setbacks, structure coverage, Shore impact zone, permeable surface credit, and floor area ratio. Senior Planner Fransen reviewed the Site Data, Plan Evaluation and the Findings of Fact offered by the Planning Commission: General Findings: 1. City Staff received a land use application for a lot consolidation and variance requests to the required R-1 Zoning District lot depth, lot area, building area elevation, front yard and rear yard setbacks, shore impact zone, structure coverage, permeable surface credit, and floor area ratio at the Subject Property. 2. The existing lot area of the 1622 Lake Johanna Boulevard parcel is 4,415 square feet. The proposed lot area, after the proposed lot consolidation, is 8,372 square feet. 3. The existing front yard setback for the Subject Property represents an encroachment of 4.8 inches (A feet) into the Right -of -Way. The proposed front yard setback is 1.9 feet. 4. The existing impervious surface coverage of the existing 1622 Lake Johanna Boulevard parcel is 66.39 percent. The proposed impervious surface coverage for the Subject Property is 34.93 percent and includes the use of permeable pavers. 5. The proposed redevelopment would bring the Subject Property closer to conformance with the R-1 district standards for lot area, building area elevation, front yard and rear yard setbacks, structure coverage, impervious surface coverage, and floor area ratio. 6. The proposed single-family dwelling would not require variances for side yard setbacks or building height. 7. The proposed single-family dwelling on the Subject Property would conform to all other requirements and standards of the R-1 Zoning District. Variance Findings: 8. Variances are only permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the ordinance. 9. The variance would be consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and the included references to the City's housing goal of encouraging redevelopment that is complementary to and enhances the character of the City's established neighborhoods. 10. A single-family dwelling is a permitted use within the R-1 Zoning District. 11. A single-family dwelling is a reasonable use of the property that would not be allowed under the rules of the Zoning Code without the requested variances. 12. The proposed single-family dwelling would not alter the essential character of the neighborhood because the configuration of development on the Subject Property would be consistent and compatible with the neighborhood. 13. The variance request is not based on economic considerations alone. Senior Planner Fransen stated the Planning Commission reviewed this application at the September 3, 2025, meeting. The Planning Commission discussed and provided comment to the applicant about the size and location of the proposed home. The Planning Commission recommended approval with conditions of Planning Case 25-008 for a lot consolidation and variances to construct a new single-family dwelling at 1622 Lake Johanna Boulevard by a 7-0 vote.