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<br /> park one car within the drive and still be able to exit the garage with other cars. In . <br /> addition, the condition that exists provides for a much safer exit from the drive as it is <br /> possible to drive front first out ofthe lot. <br /> 2. The grade of the lot and the location of trees make it impossible to locate the <br /> driveway and the garage in any location different than as currently existing if the <br /> front and sidc yard setbacks are to be adhered to We believe that it is more important <br /> to preserve the trees and abidc by the setbacks than to cut dO\\m trecs to make a <br /> usable driveway. <br /> " Permitting thc 2 curbs cuts will be in keeping with the intent of the ordinance as it <br /> .). <br /> will help to promote the safety of entering and exitmg from the lot and it preserves <br /> trees . both attributes arc important within the zoning ordinances. <br /> 4. Land use remains in compliance with existing guidelines <br /> 5. The variancc will not alter thc essential character of the city as there are many <br /> examples of driveways similar to this within Arden Hills. Additionally, the two curb <br /> cuts exist today on this lot, so granting this variancc will have no effect on the <br /> character of the city as conditions remain unchanged. <br /> 6. The variance is clearly not for economic reasons as noted above, however. an <br /> cconomic hardship would be creatcd at this point in the process if the variance is not . <br /> allowed. Thc landscaping completed when the home was finished was done based <br /> upon the existing condition being in place. Should this variance not be granted, <br /> Ovmer will scck restitution from the city. <br /> 7. The land use remains single family residential and IS a pennittcd usc within the zone. <br /> . <br />