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Item 05A Page 3 of 6 Summary Ron O'Connell is requesting a Variance to allow a V side yard setback for a driveway, such that the driveway aligns with an existing retaining wall. A Public Hearing notice was published in the June 5, 2019 New Brighton — Mounds View Bulletin, and mailed to property owners within 350' of the subject property. Staff received an email from the neighbor, adjacent to the driveway, who is in support of the Variance. Recommendation Staff recommends Denial of the Variance request. It is Staff's opinion that there are not unique circumstances to the property, and that there is no hardship. Staff is supportive of a Variance for a 3' side yard setback, such that the driveway aligns with the driveway apron. The Planning Commission is requested to conduct a Public Hearing, and consider the following options: 1. Resolution 1101-19, approving the Variance to allow a 1' driveway setback. 2. Resolution 1101-19, denying the Variance to allow a 1' driveway setback. 3. Table the request. If additional information is needed before a decision can be rendered or if more discussion is needed, the Commission can simply move to table the request until such information has been provided. Because of the 60 -day requirements (Deadline: July 24, 2019), the Commission would need to act upon the request as soon as reasonably possible to avoid an inadvertent approval. If the Commission chooses to pursue Staff's recommendation (3' setback), a Resolution should not be considered without the consent of the Applicant. Respectfully submitted, Jon Se`Ga'I , ICP Community Development Director Attachments 1. Applicant's Narrative 2. Aerial Map 3. Site Photos 4. Email correspondence, Alex Burlingame, June 13, 2019 5. Resolution 1101-19, Approving Variance for 1' setback 6. Resolution 1101-19, Denying Variance for 1' setback