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Variance 3: New Grave! Driveway Variance Although drainage can be an issue during major rainfall events, the gravel driveway is unlikely to significantly impact the existing stonnwater issue in the neighborhood. The drainage issue does need to be addressed separate from this property over the long-term. Moreover, even with the gravel driveway counting as impervious surface, the property does not require a reduction in the 65 percent landscaping requirement. The findings do not support approval of this variance; therefore, Staff is not recommending approval of the variance to construct a partial gravel driveway. As noted earlier, the applicant may want to consider pervious pavers in the proposed gravel portion of the driveway. Pervious pavers would be considered an improved surface, and it would provide a similar or, possibly, greater function for stormwater then the gravel driveway. Options The findings in this report are not specific enough to fully support approval or denial of variances one. With a motion to approve or deny variance number one, the findings or the reasons for the motion must be stated. The following four criteria must be addressed: . The proposed setback encroachment for the new dwelling with attached garage is/is not a reasonable use in the R-l Zone because ... . The proposed setback encroachment for the new dwelling with attached garage will/will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood or the City because... . The circumstances in this planning case are/are not unique to the property because... . The variance is/is not based on economic considerations alone because... The findings do currently support denial of variance number two and three. If a motion to approve variance number two or three is made, the findings must be amended based on the above four criteria prior to making the motion. If there is a motion to table, it is not necessary to state the findings; however, a reason for the tabling must be stated. 1. Recommend Approval with Conditions: Motion to recommend arJfJrova! of variance number _ in Planning Case 07-016 for 3441 Lake Johanna Boulevard based on the findings of fact, the submitted plans, and the _ conditions in the July 11, 2007, planning case memo. 2. Recommend Approval as Submitted: Motion to recommend af)f)rova! of variance number _ in Planning Case 07-016 at 3441 Lake Johanna Boulevard based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans in the July 11,2007, planning case merno. City of Arden Hills PlaJlning Commission Aleeringfor July! J, 2007 l1Mctro-illcl.uslardcJ/!Ji/ls\PlallllingIP/mlning Cases\2007107-016 Gon:alez Variance (PC Tab/e)\071 107 - PC Report - Gomalez Variance.doc Page 12 of 13