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than other lots in the area, make siting a conforming new home extremely difficult. If all setback requirements were met the home and garage would need to be constructed within a 49 foot wide by 40 foot deep area. The existing home currently encroaches within both side setbacks. It might be possible for the applicants to construct a home within the front and lakeshore setbacks; though it could be as tall as 35 feet. The prevailing character of the neighborhood is of one and a half to two-story homes constructed in the 1950's. However, two homes have more recently been redeveloped, and given the high value of the land it is likely that the City will see similar variance requests in this neighborhood. Additionally, given that one of the homes is located as near as 66 feet from the OHW level, as homes redevelop it is likely that they will be constructed nearer to the lake then they currently exist. A recommendation for approval or denial will need to be accompanied by a finding on whether the proposed home would alter the essential character of the community. If the Planning Commission recommends approval of the variance, Staff recommends the following four 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. Building, Grading and Erosion Control, and Demolition permits shall be obtained by the property owner. 3. The structure shall conform to all other regulations in the City Code. 4. The applicant shall obtain approval or a waiver from the Rice Creek Watershed District prior to the issuance of any building permits. Options The findings in this report are not specific enough to fully support approval or denial of the variance. With a motion to approve or deny, the findings or the reasons for the motion must be stated. The following three criteria must be addressed: ® The proposed home will/will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood or the City because... Once the findings are stated, a full motion to approve or deny can be made. If there is a motion to table, it is not necessary to state the findings. 1. Recommend Approval with Conditions: Motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 09-022 for a variance at 1563 Edgewater Avenue based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans, as amended by the four conditions in the January 6, 2010, planning case report. City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for Januar% 6, 2010 hMetro-inet.uslardenhills lPlanninglPlanning Cases 2009109-022 1563 Edgeivater Avenue Variance (Pending)WI-06-10- PC Report Ranallo Variance.doc Page 6 of 7