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1 e CITY OF ARDEN HILLS MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and City Council DATE: February 14, 2000 FROM: SUBJECT: Planning Case #00-09, Variance (Corner Side Yard Setback) Howard Bloom, 1720 Glenview Avenue Request. The applicant is requesting approval of a comer side yard setback variance (24 feet proposed, when 40 feet is required) for a family room addition on a single-family lot zoned R-l (Exhibit A). e Background. The proposed addition includes a family room (14 by 16 feet), eating area (15 by 16 feet), and porch (12 by 12 feet) for a total addition of 608 square feet. The applicant has evaluated other locations for the addition; however, this is the only location they feel will work with the existing home. The house currently has a side yard setback of 18 feet, where 40 feet is required. The existing home is located in an area that was developed when the zoning ordinance allowed for a smaller comer side yard setback after the home was built. Findings - Corner Side Yard Setback Variance. The Staff would conclude that the following factors relate to the requested variance: 1. Circumstances Unique to the Property: The property in question is 13,750 square feet in area on the comer of De 11 view Avenue and Glenview Avenue. The proposed addition is 608 square feet in area. When the lot was platted, the required comer side yard setback was less than the 40 foot now required. The existing property meets all the minimum dimensional and area standards except the 40 foot required comer side yard setback. 2. Variance would allow a condition that is consistent with the surrounding development: The proposed addition would allow a condition that is consistent with the surrounding development. The parcel was developed under standards different than current regulations would allow. The addition will not alter the essential character ofthe neighborhood. e Deadline for Agency Actions. The City of Arden Hills received the completed application for this request on January 3, 2000. Pursuant to Minnesota State Statute, the City must act on this request by Friday, March 3, 2000 (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 Tuesday, May 2, 2000. The City may with the petitioners consent, extend the review period beyond the Tuesday, May 2, 2000 date.