HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-032CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO.2026-032
RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE TO FLOOR AREA RATIO
FOR PROPERTY AT 3336 LAKE JOHANNA BLVD
WHEREAS, City Staff received a complete land use application for a variance to the floor
area ratio requirement from the City Code for the property located at 3336 Lake Johanna Boulevard
and legally described on Exhibit A attached hereto ("Subject Property"); and
WHEREAS, the Applicant proposes to construct a new porch addition and is seeking a
variance from the maximum permitted floor area ratio on the Subject Property; and
WHEREAS, the Subject Property is zoned R-2, Single and Two -Family Residential
District, which permits a maximum floor area ratio of 0.3. The Applicant is proposing a floor area
ratio of 0.336; 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 July
9, 2026 (60 days), unless the City provides the petitioner with written reasons for an additional 60-
day review period; 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
WHEREAS, the City's obligation has been met where the Arden Hills Planning
Commission reviewed the application on June 3, 3 03 6. All written comments submitted in advance
of the meeting were presented to the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS the Planning Commission considered the variance and, as such voted 6-1 in
favor of recommending approval with conditions.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS:
Hereby approves Planning Case 26-012 for a variance to allow a floor area ratio of 0.336
at the property located at 3336 Lake Johanna Boulevard, based on the Findings of Fact and the
submitted plans in the June 22, 2026, Report to the City Council, subject to the following
conditions:
1) A Building Permit shall be issued prior to the commencement of construction.
2) The proposed building addition shall conform to all other standards and regulations in the
City Code.
3) A Grading and Erosion Control permit shall be obtained from the City's PW/Engineering
Division prior to commencing any grading, land disturbance or utility activities.
4) Final grading, drainage, and site plans shall be subject to approval by the Public Works
Director/City Engineer and Community Development Director prior to the issuance of a
grading and erosion control permit or other development permits.
5) The Applicant shall be responsible for obtaining any permits necessary from other
agencies, including but not limited to, RCWD and DNR, prior to the start of any site
activities.
6) The submitted shoreland mitigation plans shall be completed in accordance with City Code
Section 1330.03 Subd. 7. E. within one year of the plan's approval unless otherwise
approved by the City.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS THIS 22ND
DAY OF DUNE 2026.
ATTEST:
Juli anson, City Clerk
David Grant, Mayor
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EXHIBIT A
TO
RESOLUTION 2026-032
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
WARRANTY DEED DOC. NO. 2359252
That part of Lot 4, Section 33, Township 30,
Range 23, lying east of the center line of
Lake Johanna Road, described as follows:
Commencing at a point 260 feet West from
the Northeast corner of Lot 4; Section 33,
Township 30, Range 23, being center line of
Lake Johanna Road; thence South on
center line of said road 233 feet for place
of beginning of property hereby conveyed;
thence South on last named line 50 feet;
thence East 206.1 feet to meander line of
Lake Johanna; thence Northerly on said
meander line 50 feet more or less to a
point due East from place of beginning,
and thence West to place of beginning.
Now known as Lot 13, Auditor's Subdivision
No. 80, Ramsey Co., Minn.
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