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<br />, <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />3. <br /> <br />Could the property in question be put to a reasonable use without the granting of <br />the variance? <br /> <br />(NO) The properties were subdivided and granted a lakeshore setback variance in 1995 <br />subject to 3 conditions of approval, One of the conditions was the shared access drive; <br />another was the installation of one turn-around for each property, While the shared <br />driveway was constructed, it appears that the turn-arounds were not. However, with the <br />limited amount of space between the homes and Lexington Avenue, a turn-around may <br />interfere with the limited off-street parking areas. In addition, the residents have stated <br />that there have been several times where one vehicle is exiting and another is attempting <br />to enter the drive, the shared driveway makes it difficult to access the properties. Traffic <br />that has to wait on Lexington Avenue to access the property presents a real safety hazard <br />for the applicants and for others traveling on Lexington A venue. <br /> <br />4. <br /> <br />Was the hardship created by the owner? <br /> <br />(NO) The hardship appears to be that the City allowed these lots to be subdivided in <br />1995 and in the process did not leave the properties with adequate access, Neither of the <br />property owners was present at the time the properties were subdivided and this situation <br />was created, Furthermore, the properties do not have on-street parking on Lexington <br />Avenue and the lack of adequate roadway shoulders makes turning to access the <br />driveways difficult and potentially dangerous. The applicants are seeking the additional <br />driveways as a way to have a safer and better access situation. <br /> <br />5. <br /> <br />Would granting the variance alter the essential character of the neighborhood? <br /> <br />(NO) Outside of the applicants' properties no other property in the Karth Lake North <br />neighborhood has direct access to Lexington Avenue. Furthermore, the speed and <br />amount of traffic on Lexington Avenue, decreased access to the applicants' properties <br />due to the impending center median, lack of a shoulder area for making turns. and the <br />current shared driveway, can make it very difficult for the applicants to access their <br />properties. The variances would allow for safer access for the residents of the two <br />properties. <br /> <br />Plan Review Comments <br /> <br />A. Zoning Permits with plans shall be submitted to the Building Official a minimum of two <br />(2) weeks before the planned start of construction. <br />B. No construction shall bcgin before plans and permits are approved by the City of Arden <br />Hills' Building Official. <br /> <br />\\Earth\Planning\Planning Cases\2005\05-09 Radziej and Sabot Driveway Variances (PENDlNG)\04-06-05 PC Report Rodzicj and Sabot <br />Driveway Variances.doc <br /> <br />Page 5 of7 <br />