HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-038 -AI�QEN HILLS
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-038
RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE
AT 1126 BENTON WAY
WHEREAS, City Staff received a complete land use application for a variance to the
structure coverage requirement from the City Code for the property located at 1126 Benton Way
and legally described on Exhibit A attached hereto ("Subject Property"); and
WHEREAS, the Applicant is proposing to construct a 30 square foot addition to an
existing principal structure and is seeking flexibility with the required structure coverage on the
Subject Property; and
WHEREAS, the Subject Property is zoned R-3, Townhouse and Low-density Multiple
Dwelling District, which requires a structure coverage maximum of 25 percent on the Subject
Property. The A Applicant is proposing a structure coverage of 27.3 percent; and
WHEREAS, a variance may be granted when it is in harmony with the general purposes
and intent of the zoning ordinance if enforcement of a provision in the ordinance would cause the
landowner practical difficulties; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota State Statute, the City must act on this request by
April 28, 2025 (60 days), unless the City provides the petitioner with written reasons for an
additional 60-day review period; and
WHEREAS,the City provided the petitioner with written reasons for an additional 60-day
review period and extended the review period to June 27, 2025 (120 days)based on the date of the
submission for review by the Planning Commission and the City Council during the April meeting
cycle; and
WHEREAS, the City Council directed Staff to prepare a Land Use Application Public
Policy Notification to notify all property owners within 500 feet of Subject Property when a request
for the Planning Commission is to occur related to a land use application that does not require a
public hearing; and
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WHEREAS, the City's obligation has been met where the Arden Hills Planning
Commission reviewed the application on April 9, 2025. All written comments submitted in
advance of the meeting were presented to the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS the Planning Commission considered the Applicant's request for a Variance
and, as such voted 6-0-1 in favor of recommending approval with conditions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS:
Hereby adopts Resolution 2025-038 approving Planning Case 25-001 for a Variance for
the property located at 1126 Benton Way to construct a 30 square foot principal structure addition
on the Subject Property.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City Council approves Planning Case 25-001 for a
Variance request at the property located at 1126 Benton Way, based on the Findings of Fact and
the submitted plans in the April 28,2025,Report to the City Council,as amended by the following
conditions:
1. A Building Permit shall be issued prior to commencement of construction.
2. The proposed building addition shall conform to all other standards and regulations in
the City Code.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS THIS 28TH
DAY OF APRIL 2025.
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David Grant, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Julie Han , City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
TO
RESOLUTION 2025-038
Legal Description (Certificate of Title No. 606583)
Lot 8, Block 1 , HUNTERS PARK SECOND ADDITION,
Ramsey County, Minnesota.