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C. Lot Coverage—Meets Requirements The existing lot coverage for the property is 14.6 percent. The proposed home increases the impervious coverage to 14.9 percent. City Code limits impervious coverage to 35 percent. D. Structure Height—Meets Requirements - While the exact height of the new structure has not been calculated, it would not exceed the height of the existing home, and would be well within the maximum height limit of 35 feet. The height is calculated by measuring from the average grade to the average slope of the pitched roof. 2. Flood Plain,Wetlands, and Easements The proposed addition is outside of any flood plains,wetlands, or easements. 3. Tree Preservation No trees would be impacted by this project. 4. Additional Review The Building Official has done a preliminary review of the submitted materials and has no objections to the application. A building permit will be required prior to any construction taking place. Variance Evaluation Criteria The criteria listed below must be used to evaluate each of the variance requests. A. Variance Review Criteria—Section 1355.04 Subd. 4.C: Variances from the literal provisions of the Zoning Code may be granted in instances where the strict enforcement would cause undue hardship because of circumstances unique to the individual property under consideration. Variances shall only be granted when it is demonstrated that such actions will be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Code. "Undue hardship," as used in connection with the granting of a variance, means: ■ The property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use under conditions permitted by the Zoning Code; ■ The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner; City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for May 5, 2010 C:I DOCUME-1 I MEAGAN L BEET LOCALS-1 I Temp I ELFI D 105-05-10-PC Report-Goldman Variance.doc Page 3 of 6