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■ Economic considerations alone shah not constitute an undue hardship if reasonable use for the property exists under the terms of the Code. Findinp's of Fact Staff offers the following fifteen findings of fact for review: General Findings 1. Although the 8,712 square foot lot was approved as part of the Hunters Park PUD, it does not meet the minimum requirements of the R-3 Zone. 2. The existing dwelling encroaches into the required front, side, and rear setbacks. The detached garage encroaches on the southern side yard setback. 3. The proposed addition would encroach into the rear yard setback by eight feet and into the front yard setback by four feet. 4. The proposed addition does not encroach on either side setbacks 5. The landscape area would be reduced from 67 percent to 60 percent of the lot. A variance is required to reduce landscape area below 65 percent. 6. The dwelling with the proposed addition would not exceed the 35 foot height limit. 7. Dwellings are permitted structures within the R-3 Zone. 8. The existing dwelling and the proposed garage are outside of the 100 -year flood plain, wetlands, and easements. Variance Findings.- 9. indings.9. A dwelling and addition are reasonable uses within the R-3 Zone. 10. The nonconforming lot size for the R-3 Zone, which was approved as part of the PUD, may present a unique situation that warrants the requested variances. There are no unique topographical conditions. 11. It is unlikely the proposed addition would have a negative impact on the property or the neighborhood. The addition would not increase the encroachment of the existing home and would be screened from neighbors by the detached garage. 12. The increase lot coverage is unlikely to have a negative impact because of the shared adjacent shared green space to the north of the subject property. There is a total of seven acres of Homeowners Association common green space throughout the neighborhood. 13. The proposed plans and setback variance for the dwelling do not appear to be based on economic considerations alone. 14. The applicant has received approval from the Hunters Park Architectural and Environmental Committee for the proposed addition. Staff Analysis The findings of fact for this variance requests support a recommendation for approval. A single family home is a permitted use in the R-3 Zone, and the addition is not an unreasonable use in City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for July 8, 2009 P: IPlanninc Oannina Cases 12009109-012 Nelson VarianceW70809 -PC Report -Nelson Variance (3).doc Page 6 of 8