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14 September 18, 2012 Page 4 b. Promote orderly development and redevelopment; The proposal seeks to make an improvement to the property which staff finds to be orderly. Criteria met. c. Provide adequate light, air, and access to property; The proposal would not negatively impact adequate light or air from reaching the property or adjacent properties. The proposed shed will be nine feet tall and over 30 feet from the property line. This will allow for adequate light, air, and access to the neighboring property. Criteria met. d. Prevent congestion in the public streets; The proposal will have no impact on the amount of congestion in the public street. Criteria met. e. Prevent overcrowding of land and undue concentration of structures by regulating land, buildings, yards, and densities; Allowing the requested variance will not result in overcrowding of the land or an undue concentration of structures. The shed would not put the property over the maximum amount of impervious surface allowed by the City Code. In addition, a detached shed is a permitted accessory use and is common within the City. Criteria met. f. Provide for compatibility of different land uses; The proposal will not result in a change of land use, nor will it conflict with adjacent land uses. Criteria met. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION On Tuesday, September 18, 2012, at its regular meeting, the City of St. Anthony Village Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the proposed variance with the conditions outlined in Exhibit C. RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Request Additional Information and Continue the Public Hearing. The Applicant appears to have provided enough information for the City Council to approve or deny the request. The City Council could request additional information and could make a decision at a later date. The Council would have until October 13, 2012 to make a decision. 2. Recommend Approval (with or without conditions) of the Variance. In the event of a recommendation for approval (with or without conditions), the City Council may refer to Exhibit C and may modify the draft resolution for approval to include any conditions that it deems necessary. 3. Recommend Denial of the Variance. In the event the City Council chooses denial of the requested variance, it should clearly state its reasons for the denial recommendation. ATTACHMENTS Exhibit A: Location map Exhibit I3: Application and supporting material Exhibit C: Draft resolution