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The proposed dedicated public. right-of-way will serve as a frontage road and will connect with a future extension of Hoffman Road south to the site. New traffic signals will also be installed as a component of this project to help control the flow of traffic. Architecture The Luther Cadillac building will feature high -quality materials and design that will be an excellent aesthetic addition to the streetscape of Highway 61. The transparent front. fagade of the building. will showcase the new vehicles on the showroom floor inside and all sides of the building will consist of high -quality materials that meet the architectural. requirements as specified in Section 3.S 601(C) of the. Zoning Ordinance. Landscaping Landscaping complies with all requirements as specified in Section 38-601 (b). Vaidnalis Heights - Variances Front.Setback Variance We are requesting approval from Vadnais Heights for a variance.from the front setback standards as required in section 38-344 (C-3 setback and height. standards) of the zoning ordinance. The required front setback is 50 feet, while we are proposing a front setback that is approximately 22 feet from the lot. line at the smallest point and approximately 34 feet at the largest point. We have reviewed the request in accordance with MN law, City ordinance standards in Section.38-38 and the variance application requirements and find that the ordinance standards have been mt. Specifically: 1. The variance must meet the practical difficulties rust, which consisis of the€ollowing three factors: • Reasonableness. The proposed Luther Cadillac dealership is a reasonable request on this property. Auto dealerships are a by -right use in the C73 district and there are several auto dealerships adjacent to the property. Uniqueness: This is. a unique case where public right-of-way is being dedicated and creates the icon -conforming condition. The dedication will provide a public benefit when .Hoffman. Road is extended south but will cause the Luther Cadillac building to encroach on the required 50-foot front setback. if not for this dedication of right-of-way; the proposed building would comply with the setback standards and no variance would be needed. • Essential Character: The variance will.. not change the essential character of the locality or cause the resulting structure to be out. of character with the surrounding area. The building will be: compatible 1n scale and architecture with the surrounding properties, which. include several other auto dealerships. LUT180.40 L. A N D. F O R M APHI 16, 2619 4 Project Narrative