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the R-3 Zone. The variance is unlikely to create a negative impact on the neighborhood or City because there is already a structure on the property that encroached into the setbacks, the proposed addition will not be closer to any nearby structures, and the additional lot coverage is likely offset by the shared green space throughout Hunters Park. It does not appear that the variance is based on economic considerations alone. Additionally, the property owner has received approval from the Homeowners Association for the addition. In addition the fact that the original PLT does not include specific standards for this neighborhood is somewhat unusual, and applying the R-3 regulations does make it difficult to upgrade these generally smaller homes. The relatively small lot size does make altering the structure difficult under the R-3 regulations. If the Planning Commission recommends approval on this variance, Staff recommends the following five conditions: 1. The project shall be completed in accordance with the plans submitted as amended by the conditions of approval. Any significant changes to these plans, as determined by the City Planner, shall require review and approval by the Planning Commission. 2. The applicant shall use best management practices (BMPs) to control erosion at all times during construction. 3. The applicant shall obtain approval or a waiver from the Rice Creek watershed District prior to the issuance of any building permits. 4. The structure shall conform to all other regulations in the City Code. 5. The addition shall match the existing home in siding color and style. options 1. Recommend Approval with Conditions: Motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 09-012 for a variance 1126 Benton Way based on the findings of fact, the submitted plans, and the five conditions in the July 8, 2009, planning case report. 2. Recommend Approval as Submitted: Motion to recommend gpproval of Planning Case 09- 012 for a variance 1126 Benton way based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans in the July 8, 2009, planning case report. 3. Recommend Denial: Motion to recommend denial of Planning Case 09-012 for a variance at 1126 Benton Way based on the following findings of fact... 4. Table: Motion to table Planning Case 09-012 for a variance at 1126 Benton Way: a specific reason and/or information request should be included with a motion to table. Notice Although a variance does not require a public hearing, a public meeting notice was prepared by the City and mailed to properties within three -hundred fifty (350) feet of the subject property. City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for July 8, 2009 P: IPlanninglPlanning Cases 12009109-012 Nelson VahanceW70809 - PC Report - Nelson Variance (3).doc Page 7 of 8