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<br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />may be more appropriate then a land dedication. In lieu ofthe land dedication, the <br />City Council may require the applicant to pay, as an equivalent contribution, an <br />amount in cash equal to the percentage of the land required to be dedicated, <br />multiplied by the fair market value of the property at the time of the final approval <br />of the suhdivision. <br /> <br />Should a fee be accepted in lieu of a land dedication, the park dedication fee would <br />be six percent of the land value of the property at the time of final approval of the <br />subdivision. The 2006 market value according to Ramsey County records is <br />$164,300. This value would result in a park dedication fee of $9,858. The Planning <br />Commission may recommend a course of action to the City Council regarding a <br />land dedication or park dedication fee. <br /> <br />3. Granting a Variance for a Subdivision - Findings Required <br /> <br />Section 1150.01 ofthe Subdivision Ordinance allows the City to grant a variance for a <br />subdivision if the following conditions exist: <br /> <br />I, The hardship is not a mere inconvenience; <br />2. The condition or conditions upon which the request is based are unique and not <br />generally applicable to other property; <br />3. The granting of a variance will not be substantially detrimcntal to the public welfare <br />and is in accord with the purpose and intent of this chapter, the zoning ordinance and <br />comprehensive plan. <br /> <br />Staff has reviewed the variance criteria and offers the following findings: <br />I. The hardship may be considered an inconvenience. Since it is possihle for the <br />dwelling to be moved and thereby meet all setbacks, a hardship may not exist. The <br />applicant has indicated that it is possible to move the stmcture without adding <br />significant cost. If the structure is moved, the need for a variance would be <br />eliminated, However, preserving mature trees is important for the character of the <br />property and the neighborhood. Trees, particularly mature trees, and open spaces are <br />integral to the character of the Jots, neighborhood, and the City. <br />2. The conditions are not entirely unique to this property. It is not unique topographical, <br />lot size, or lot dimcnsions that are making the variance necessary. Although the <br />property does have a number of mature trecs that add to the value and character of the <br />neighhorhood, thcre is sufficient space on the proposed western property to place a <br />conforming structure. While the mature trees may pre-date the currently landowner, <br />meaning he or she did not create the perceived hardship, the Ordinance does not <br />clearly state that protecting trees meets the hardship requirements of a variance. <br />3. When combined with the 21' drainage and utility easement, it is unlikely that granting <br />the variance will be detrimental to the public welfare in terms of overall setbacks and <br /> <br />City of Arden Hills <br />Planning Commission .Meetingjor February J. 2006 <br /> <br />\IMetro-inet.us'lnrdenlrills\PlanningIPlanning Cases\2006\06-002 Finde// minor subdivision and varinncelOJ 1806 PC Report - Findelf MillOI' <br />Subdivision & Variance. doc <br /> <br />Page 5 of 8 <br />
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