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<br />side setback, there would be a total of 25 feet between the existing structure and any future <br />structure built on the proposed eastern lot. The easement, according to the applicant, would <br />still allow landscaping, fencing, a driveway, and/or retaining walls to be placed within that . <br />21 foot wide area. <br /> <br />The applicant has suhmitted a letter explaining the rcason for the variance request. In sum, <br />thc applicant seeks to preserve existing mature trees on the western side of the property. If <br />the variance is not granted, the resident intends to move the existing structure approximately <br />twenty feet to the west, which would requirc the removal of the trees. lfthe structurc is <br />moved, there would not be a need for a variance providing all setbacks are met. <br /> <br />2. Site Data <br /> <br />Futur~ LandUs~Pllln: < Low Density Residential <br />, j!;xistingLand Us~: < Single Family Residential <br />ZOning: , .... R-I: Single Family Residential <br />Size: .,.. .82 acres (35,527 square feet) <br />'" The property slopes gently toward the north with a decrease in elevation of <br />Topography: ... aooroximately eight to ten feet across the length of the propel1y. <br /> <br />3. Surrounding Area <br /> <br />Direction <br /> <br />Future Land Use Plan <br /> <br />Zoning <br /> <br />Existing Land Use <br /> <br /> <br />North <br /> <br />Low Density Residential <br /> <br />R, I: Single Family Residential <br /> <br />Single Family Detached <br />Residential <br />Single Family Detached <br />Residential <br />Single Family Detached <br />Residential <br />Single Family Detached <br />Residential <br /> <br />South <br /> <br />Low Density Residential <br /> <br />R, I: Siugle Family Residential <br /> <br />East <br /> <br />Low Density Residential <br /> <br />R-l: Single Family Residential <br /> <br />West <br /> <br />Low Density Residential <br /> <br />R-I: Single Family Residential <br /> <br />Plan Evaluation (Findinl!s of Fact) <br /> <br />1. Zoning Ordinance - Mee/s Requirements except for the side setback on the proposed <br />property line that would split the property. <br /> <br />The proposed minor subdivision is in the R-l Single Family Residential District <br /> <br />City of Arden Hills <br />Planning Commission Meetingfor February I, ]006 <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />lIMetro.inet.us\ardenhillsIPlrlflning''planning Cases\2006106-002 Findell minur subdivision (llld variancelOl 1806 - PC Report - Findell Minor <br />Sllbdivision & Variance. doc <br /> <br />Page 2 of 8 <br />