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4. Was the hardship created by the owner? (NO) The lot was platted long before the City's current size standards and setback . regulations. Any construction on this site of a reasonable structure would result in the need for a variance of so me kind. 5. Wonld granting the variance alter the essential character of the neighborhood? (NO) The new house would enhance the character of the neighborhood by removing a substandard structure and replacing it with an attractive modern home. Several of the properties in the surrounding area are closer to the front or side yard property lines than the City's standard setbacks would otherwise allow. Recommendation In Planning Case #05-11, staff recommends that the request for a 10- foot Side Yard setback variance and a 5-foot Front Yard setback variance be approved to allow for the construction of a new home on the property at 1137 Edgewater Avenue subject to the following conditions: 1. The applicant shall fiJe all necessary building permits with the Building Official for approvaJ prior to the issuance of a building permit. Building permit plans shall be submitted to the Building Official a minimum of two (2) weeks before the planned start of construction, 2. A drainage swale should be constructed along the western portion of the property to . collect the drainage water flowing westward down the hill of the property and carry the drainage toward the street. A revised grading and drainage plan showing this drainage swale shall require the approval of the Arden Hills City Engineer prior to the issuance of any buiJding permits, 3, A revised grading and drainage plan showing the elevation of the first floor and basement and the surrounding property shall be submitted to the City and shall require approval by the City Engineer prior to the issuance of any building permits. 4. The applicant shall be required to plat the property prior to the issuance of any building permits. Plan Review Comments A, Building Permit Plans shall be submitted to the Building Official a minimum of two (2) weeks before the plarmed start of construction. B. No construction shall begin before plans are approved by the City of Arden Hills' Building Official. C. Appropriate sediment and erosion controls shall be installed prior to any construction activity to insure that any sediment disturbed during construction shall maintain on the applicant's property and not affect the neighboring properties. \\EartllIPlanninglPlanning Cases12005105-J 1 Karjalahii Variance (PENDING)\fJ4-06-05 PC Report Karjalahti Variance.doc Page 60f7 .