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detached garage located in the front yard of a property is a common feature of lake shore <br />lots. <br />17. The construction and location of the garage is not based on economic considerations <br />alone, because topography and tree preservation were the primary influences on the <br />location of the garage. <br />Site Plan Review Findings: <br />18. This situation is an exceptional and unusual circumstance due to the large size of the lot <br />and the presence of a significant number of trees to screen the structure. <br />19. The applicant has submitted justification and plans for the proposed structure. <br />20. The structure would be 816 square feet in size. <br />Recommendation <br />The Planning Commission unanimously recommends approval of Planning Case 09-017 for a <br />variance and site plan review at 3413 Snelling Avenue, based on the findings of fact and the <br />submitted plans, as amended by the following five conditions: <br />1. The project shall be completed in accordance with the plans submitted as amended by <br />the conditions of approval. Any significant changes to these plans, as determined by <br />the City Planner, shall require review and approval by the Planning Commission. <br />2. The applicant shall use best management practices (BMPs) to control erosion at all <br />times during construction. <br />3. The structure shall conform to all other regulations in the City Code. <br />4. The detached garage shall match the color and architectural styling of the primary <br />structure. <br />5. The applicant shall obtain approval or a waiver from the Rice Creek Watershed <br />District prior to the issuance of any building permits. <br />options <br />1. Approve the proposal as submitted. <br />2. Approve the proposal with conditions. <br />3. Deny the application with reasons for denial. If the City denies the petitioners request, "...it <br />must state in writing the reasons for the denial at the time it denies the request." <br />4. Table for additional information. <br />The findings of fact in this planning case report support approval of the variance and site plan <br />review request. If the City Council chooses to deny the variance and site plan review, findings <br />that support this motion must be stated for the record prior to voting on the motion. <br />City of Arden Hills <br />City Council Meeting for September 28, 2009 <br />IIMetro-inetlardenhillsWdminlCouncilWgendas&PacketInformation 12009109-28-09 RegulaHPacketInformationW-28-09-Regular Meeting - <br />Memo - Thompson Variance.doc <br />Page 3 of 4 <br />