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. . . ~ /]'\~ILLS MEMORANDUM DATE: PC Agenda Item 3.B January 24,2006 TO: Planning Commission FROM: James Lehnhoff, City Planner SUBJECT: PC #06-002 Gary Findell 1401 Skiles Lane Minor Subdivision & Variance Requested Action The applicant is rcquesting a minor suhdivision to subdivide a .82 acre (35,527 square feet) parcel into two properties in the R.I Single-Family Residential Zone. The applicant is also requesting a variance to allow thc existing structure on the property to remain, which would cncroach on the side yard setback of the new property line between the proposed lots. The variance application is contingent upon approval of the minor subdivision application. Background 1. Overview of Request The applicant owns a .82 acre parcel at 1401 Skilcs Lane and proposes to subdivide the property into two residential propcrtics. The western parcel with the existing dwelling is proposed to be approximately 100'xI82' with a total area of 18,237 square feet and a vacant eastern parcel that would be approximately 95 'xI82' with a total area of 17,280 square feet. The existing dwelling currently crosses the proposed boundary line between the two lots. The applicant plans to remove a room from the existing dwelling and has requested a variance to allow the rest ofthe structure to remain, Once the room is rcmovcd, the structure would be approximately four feet from the new propcrty line. The side setback in the R-1 zone is a minimum often feet. To help mitigate the cncroachmcnt on the side sethack, the applicant is proposing a 21 foot drainage and utility easement on the eastern lot to keep any new structures at least 21 feet from the new property line. When combined with the four foot City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meetingfor February /, 2006 \\Metro-inet.uslnrdenhillsIPlanning'P!anning Cases\2006106-001 Findel! minor subdivision and variancr:\OJ 1806 PC Reporr - Findell Minor" Subdivision & Variance. doc Page 1 of 8