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<br />3. ModifY the Landscape Area Definition <br /> <br />The landscape area definition could be modified to allow pervious pavers to be counted <br />toward the landscaped area. Modifying this defmition would apply to all lots in the City. <br />This could, for example, be limited to no more than five percent ofthe lot. More research <br />would be needed before pursuing this option. <br /> <br />4. Make Pervious Pavers a Conditional Use Permit <br /> <br />As pervious pavers become more popular, the City is likely to receive more requests for their <br />use, particularly on smaller lots. A provision could be developed that allows property owners <br />to use a set percentage of their lot for pervious pavers above and beyond the normal lot <br />coverage limit. The conditional use permit process would require people to go through the <br />official review process to determine if pervious pavers are appropriate for a particular lot. <br />Any lot could apply for the CUP, but it would not be guaranteed for all lots. Using the CUP <br />process would allow the City to set additional requirements, such as stormwater management <br />and long-term maintenance of the pavers. The CUP process would also help ensure that the <br />pavers are not converted to a regular impervious surface in the future. <br /> <br />Due to the larger size of most properties in the City, this provision would likely only be used <br />by smaller properties. This option would require more thought and research before <br />implementation. <br /> <br />5. Afler-the-fact Variance <br /> <br />The applicant could apply for an after-the-fact variance to reduce the landscaping <br />requirement from 65 percent to 56 percent for 3230 Lake Lane. This would apply only to <br />this lot and would not set precedent for future lots. Although this is not a traditional type of <br />variance, findings could likely be developed to support a variance. If this option is selected, <br />it may still be worthwhile to develop provisions that address pervious pavers for use on other <br />lots. <br /> <br />It should be noted that properties that do not encroach on the minimum 65 percent landscaping <br />requirement can use pervious pavers. <br /> <br />Very few lots in the City face the same problem as this lot. The R-2 Zone was not designed for <br />this small of a lot. It is unfortunate that an error on the submitted plans and a miscommunication <br />with Staff has led to this problem. Morr Construction has indicated a willingness to work with <br />the City to resolve the situation. Staff is requesting direction from the Planning Commission so <br />that a resolution can be reached. <br /> <br />City of Arden Hills <br />Planning Commission Meetingfor August 1, 2007 <br /> <br />\ lMetro-inet.us\ardenhills\PlanninglPlanning CommissionWew-Old Business\2007\0801 07 - Morr Construction Lot Coverage. doc <br />Page 4 of 4 <br />