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. . () i) 5. Would granting the variance alter the essential character of the neighborhood? . No. The 231 square-foot addition would not reduce the landscaped area on the lot or infringe on any setback areas. While, the total size of the restaurant would exceed the requirement for restaurants in the Neighborhood Business District, the restaurant is already substantially larger than the requirement and the addition is relatively small in comparison. However, granting the variance would also require enlarging a use which is currently non- conforming. Deadline for Al!encv Actions The City of Arden Hills received the completed application for this request on August 29, 2003. Pursuant to Minnesota State Statue, the city must act on this request by October 28,2003 (60 days), unless the City provides the petitioner with written reasons for an additional 60 day review period. The city may with the petitioner's consent extend the review period beyond the 120 days. Options 1. 2. 3. Recommend approval as submitted. Recommend approval with conditions. Recommend denial. Ifthe City denies the petitioner's request, "... it must state in writing the reasons for the denial at the time that it denies the request". Table for additional information. . 4. Staff.Findinl!s and Recommendation In Planning Case #03-12, staff has made the following findings related to the applicant's variance requests: I. The circumstances for which the variances have been requested are not unique to the property. 2. Granting of the variances would not be in keeping with the spirit and inteut of the City's Zoning Code. 3. The property in question could be put to a reasonable use without the granting of a vanance. 4. The hardship was not created by the property owner. 5. Granting the variances would not alter the essential character of the neighborhood. . PC #03-12- PC Report 10/01/2003 - Page 7 of8