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Codes of adjacent communities, Minnetonka, Brooklyn Park, White Bear Lake, and Burnsville. <br />Based on a review of these Codes, Staff drafted regulations that address front yard accessory <br />structures (Attachment A). <br />Discussion <br />Staff drafted the following language that would allow detached garages in the front yard of <br />lakeshore lots: <br />A. Detached accessory garages may be located in the front yard <br />(between dwelling and street) of a lakeshore property provided all <br />of the following are met: <br />1. Detached garages shall not be located within the minimum <br />front yard setback. <br />2. Color and roof material of detached garages shall match or <br />complement the existing primary residential structure, and shall <br />conform to all other requirements for the zoning district. <br />The above language would only allow detached garages at least 40 feet from the front property <br />line. They would not be permitted nearer the front property line than a principal structure. The <br />language also provides for design standards that would require the new structure to match the <br />existing home on the lot. Any detached garage constructed under this regulations would be <br />required to meet all of the other height, size, and setback requirements of the City's Zoning <br />Code. <br />Staff is requesting feedback from the Planning Commission on this language, and whether any <br />revisions or additional design standards are necessary. Depending on the Planning <br />Commission's feedback, Staff may include this item on the City Council's May 16 work session. <br />A public hearing and formal Planning Commission review may be possible as soon as June 8. <br />Requested Action <br />Discuss proposed Zoning Code Amendment and provide feedback to staff on how to proceed. <br />Attachments <br />A. 1325.01— Black -lined Version <br />City of Arden Hills <br />Planning Commission Meeting for May 4, 2011 <br />IlMetro- inet. uslardenhills\PlanninglPlanning CasesI2011I11 -009 - Garages - Zoning Code Amendment105 -04 -11 - PC WS Report - Garage <br />Amendment.doc <br />Page 2 of 2 <br />