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Findinl!:s - Corner Side Yard Setback and rear vard Accessory Setback Variance The Staff would conclude that the following factors relate to the requested side yard setback variance: 1. Circumstances Unique to the Property: 1609 Lake Johanna Boulevard is not located on a public street. The side needing a variance for 1605 Lake Johanna Boulevard is not a public street and if it were viewed as such would only require a 10 foot side yard setback. Only four lots access this area. The property west of the subject lots is owned by Ramsey County and is part of the Ramsey County Open Space. It is reasonable to expect that this will remain as permanent open space. The lots are smaller than the mlmmum R-l zoning requirements making it difficult to construct a home of average size on the lot. The pool and basketball court make it difficult to move the homes further back. 2. Variance would allow a condition that is consistent with the surrounding development: Two houses to the north were granted variances for a 20 and 25 foot setback to the front property line. The lots to the north are wider and were able to locate the homes at an angle (Exhibit D). Deadline for Agency Actions. The City of Arden Hills received the completed application for this request on September 9, 1999. Pursuant to Minnesota State Statute, the City must act on this request by Monday, November 8, 1999 (60 days), unless the City provides the petitioner with written reasons for an additional 60-day review period. The additional review period would extend to Friday, January 7, 2000. The City may, with the petitioners consent, extend the review period beyond the Friday, January 7, 2000, date. Lastly, if the City denies the petitioner's request, "...it must state in writing the reasons for the denial at the time that it denies the request." Recommendations. The Planning Commission recommends approval of Planning Case #99-19, Front Yard Setback Variance, as modified by the applicant to 20 feet proposed, when 40 feet is required, for placement of two single family homes at 1605 and 1609 Lake Johanna Boulevard, subject to these properties meeting all other side and rear setback requirements Updates. Staff modified the originally proposed plan to show a 20 foot front yard setback as agreed upon by the applicant at the Planning Commission meeting. -- -- --