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standard in many neighborhoods and will keep our property desirable for the continued vitality of the city and neighborhood. The siding selections will be the same as the rest of the home. There are currently some three car and larger garages in the neighborhood. 6. The variance is not for economic reasons alone. This variance is not for economic reasons. I have been told by realtors and appraisers alike that adding and additional garage stall, going from 2 to 3 does not increase the appraised value. However, they have said it may make the house more sellable and attractive to buyers, but it does nothing for the value. We love the city of Arden Hills and plan to stay in the community the rest of our lives and have no intentions of leaving. In conjunction with the other construction improvements at this time, the garage addition will provide room for the continued growth of our family in the future. It will allow us to park cars and recreational vehicles inside the garage out of both the neighbor's view and the view from the road. 7.. The proposed use is permitted within the zone A garage addition is permitted within the zone. Based on the arguments above and the of support of or neighbors, we are asking that you grant us this variance that will allow us to continue to use our property to its fullest, as it currently situated. We wanted to pursue this variance option before constructing a garage in the rear of the home or extending the current depth of the garage, both having negative impacts on us and the neighborhood. We ask that you please approve the two variances above and recommend approval to the City Council. Thank you for your time and consideration, Nicholas and Leann Walker Survey and Site Plan Explanation We had Acre Land Surveying come and do a new survey and reset the front iron and mark the property line because the front iron could not be found. They have marked the distance from the