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The existing and proposed lot coverages do not exceed the lot coverage limitations of the <br />R-1 Zone. <br />D. Structure Height — Meets Requirements <br />The existing dwelling with the proposed addition would not exceed the 35 foot height <br />limit. <br />2. Flood Plain, Wetlands, and Easements <br />The proposed addition is outside of any flood plains, wetlands, or easements. <br />3. Additional Review <br />This application may require Rice Creek Watershed District approval prior to the issuance of <br />any building permits. If the variance is approved, a condition has been added requiring <br />RCWD review prior to the issuance of building permits. <br />Variance Evaluation Criteria <br />The criteria listed below must be used to evaluate each of the variance requests. <br />A. Variance Review Criteria— Section 1355.04 Subd. 4.C: <br />Variances from the literal provisions of the Zoning Code may be granted in instances <br />where the strict enforcement would cause undue hardship because of circumstances <br />unique to the individual property under consideration. Variances shall only be granted <br />when it is demonstrated that such actions will be in keeping with the spirit and intent of <br />the Code. "Undue hardship," as used in connection with the granting of a variance, <br />means: <br />City of Arden Hills <br />Planning Commission Meeting for February 6, 2008 <br />I MhdocsPahUHdatalPlanninglP[arming Cases12007107-029 Wessberg Variance (PC TABLED) 1020608 - PCReport - Wessberg Variance.doc <br />Page 4 of 8 <br />_ Existin <br />Square Feet I <br />% <br />Propose <br />Square Feet <br />% <br />Houselgarage <br />1,497 <br />10.7% <br />2,073 <br />14.9% <br />Driveway <br />1,685 <br />12.1% <br />1,685 <br />12.1% <br />Sidewalk <br />179 <br />1.3% <br />179 <br />1.3% <br />Total Coverage <br />3,361 <br />24.1% <br />3,937 <br />28.2% <br />Lot Size <br />13,939 <br />13,939 <br />D. Structure Height — Meets Requirements <br />The existing dwelling with the proposed addition would not exceed the 35 foot height <br />limit. <br />2. Flood Plain, Wetlands, and Easements <br />The proposed addition is outside of any flood plains, wetlands, or easements. <br />3. Additional Review <br />This application may require Rice Creek Watershed District approval prior to the issuance of <br />any building permits. If the variance is approved, a condition has been added requiring <br />RCWD review prior to the issuance of building permits. <br />Variance Evaluation Criteria <br />The criteria listed below must be used to evaluate each of the variance requests. <br />A. Variance Review Criteria— Section 1355.04 Subd. 4.C: <br />Variances from the literal provisions of the Zoning Code may be granted in instances <br />where the strict enforcement would cause undue hardship because of circumstances <br />unique to the individual property under consideration. Variances shall only be granted <br />when it is demonstrated that such actions will be in keeping with the spirit and intent of <br />the Code. "Undue hardship," as used in connection with the granting of a variance, <br />means: <br />City of Arden Hills <br />Planning Commission Meeting for February 6, 2008 <br />I MhdocsPahUHdatalPlanninglP[arming Cases12007107-029 Wessberg Variance (PC TABLED) 1020608 - PCReport - Wessberg Variance.doc <br />Page 4 of 8 <br />