Laserfiche WebLink
<br />The applicant has submitted a letter addressing the variance criteria, a certified survey of the <br />property, and elevations of the existing and proposed structure (Attachments B). There are <br />no known variance requests on file for this property. <br /> <br />Findinf!s of Fact <br /> <br />The Planning Commission offers the following seventeen findings of fact for review: <br /> <br />General Findings <br />1. The lot size does not meet the requirements of the R -1 Zoning District. <br />2. The lot does meet the dimensional requirements of the R-l Zoning District. <br />3. The existing dwelling and garage meet all property line setbacks. <br />4. The proposed addition would encroach five feet into the side yard setback, and be five <br />feet from the side property line. <br />5. The proposed addition would maintain the existing front yard setback of forty feet. <br />6. The proposed addition does not encroach on the rear setback. <br />7. The structure coverage meets Zoning Code requirements. <br />8. The minimum landscape area requirements meet Zoning Code regulations. <br />9. The dwelling with the proposed addition would not exceed the 35 foot height limit. <br />10. The existing dwelling and the proposed addition are outside of the 100-year flood plain, <br />wetlands, and easements. <br />11. The proposed addition would not impact any significant trees on the property. <br /> <br />Variance Findings: <br />12. A proposed garage expansion is a reasonable use within the R-l Zone. <br />13. The property is not unique in the City. Alternative solutions exist that would not require <br />the need for a variance. <br />14. The circumstances of the property were not created by the landowner. <br />15. The proposed proj ect would not be in keeping with the character of the neighborhood <br />because most of the homes have two-stall garages that meet setbacks <br />16. The proposed plans and setback variance for the dwelling do not appear to be based on <br />economic considerations alone. <br /> <br />Recommendation <br /> <br />The Planning Commission unanimously recommends denial (6-1) of Planning Case 08-020 for a <br />variance at 1518 Briarknoll Drive, based on the Findings of Fact and the submitted plans. If the <br />City Council wishes to approve this variance request, Staff offers the following eight conditions <br />for approvaL <br /> <br />City of Arden Hills <br />City Council Meeting for July 14, 2008 <br /> <br />\ IMetro-inet.uslardenhills\Planning\Planning Cases12008108-020 Walker Variance (PC Denied) 1071408 - CC Report - Walker Variance.doc <br /> <br />Page 2 of3 <br />