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<br /> VARIANCE PROCEDURES
<br />WHAT Is A VARIANCE?
<br />A variance is a legally permitted deviation from the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance as deemed necessary by
<br />the Planning Commission and City Council when the strict interpretation of the Ordinance would create undue
<br />hardship or restrict reasonable use. To determine if a hardship exists, the City must find that the strict
<br />interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance is impractical because of circumstances related to lot size, shape,
<br />topography or other unique characteristics of the property. However, it must be determined that the variance will
<br />still be within the spirit of the Arden Hills Zoning Ordinance and the character of the neighborhood.
<br />CITY REVIEW PROCEDURE:
<br />1. Applicant reviews proposal with City Planner before plans are finalized.
<br />2. Applicant submits application and supporting documents to the City.
<br />3. Planner prepares written review of application for Planning Commission and City Council (City Attorney,
<br /> Engineer, Building Inspector and Fire Marshal may also prepare reviews depending upon issues involved in
<br /> application).
<br />4. Planning Commission reviews proposal and makes recommendation to City Council.
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<br />The variance procedure in the Arden Hiiis Zoning Ordinance (Section VIII, 4) and Minnesota statures 462.357 Subd.
<br />6, requires the City to consider seven matters when hearing requests for zoning Code variances:
<br />Q The property in question cannot be put to ~ reasonabJe use if used under conditions allowed by the official
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<br />2. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances uniq!:le to the property not created by the landowner;
<br />. The deviation from the Ordinance with any attached co'nditions will still be in keeping with the spirit and intent
<br /> of the Ordinance;
<br />4. The variance will not create a land use not permitted in the zone;
<br />5. The variance will not alter the essential character of the City;
<br />6. The variance is nof for" economic reasons alone;
<br />7. The proposed use is permitted within the zone.
<br />Depending on the application, the City may include other evaluation criteria as deemed necessary. Responses to the
<br />above seven criteria must be referenced in a written statement describing the project proposal.
<br />INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS:
<br />The application and supporting documents must be submitted at least thirty days before the Planning Commission
<br />meeting, which is usually held the first Wednesday of each month. Please review the project checklist to ensure that
<br />all required materials have been submitted. While a certified survey is not required in all circumstances, please
<br />contact the City Planner to determine if a full survey is needed. The full Zoning Ordinance is available online at
<br />www.ci.arden-hills.mn.us.
<br /> City of Arden Hills. 1245 West Highway 96. Arden Hills, MN 55112. (651) 634-5120
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