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EN HILLS MEMORANDUM DATE: July 6, 2011 PC Agenda Item 3.B TO: Planning Commission FROM: Meagan Beekman, City Planner SUBJECT: Planning Case #11 -015 — This Request Does Not Require a Public Hearing Applicant: Marsha and Brian Bergeson Property Location: 3759 New Brighton Road Request: Site Plan Review Requested Action The applicants are requesting a site plan review to construct a 903 square foot detached garage on the property located at 3759 New Brighton Road. The proposed structure would replace the existing 580 square foot garage and would be the only accessory structure located on the site. Background 1. Overview of Request The applicants own the residential property located at 3759 New Brighton Road. The property is zoned R -2. They are proposing to demolish their existing 580 square foot garage and build a 903 square foot detached garage in the rear yard. No variances are required for the proposed detached garage. The Zoning Code permits up to two accessory structures on a property provided that neither exceeds 728 square feet in size. In addition, Section 1325.01 Subd. 7 of the City's Zoning Code allows for a single accessory structure, not to exceed 1,458 square feet, if approved through a Site Plan Review. The home was constructed in 1938, and the existing garage was constructed during the 1940s. The existing garage is currently set back five feet from the side property line and does not meet setback regulations, which require a ten foot setback for accessory structures. Both the home and garage were constructed prior to the current zoning regulations. The existing garage is legally non - conforming; however, the proposed project would bring the property City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for July 6, 2011 1lAhdocsl lahAHdata\Planning \Planning CasesI2011111 -015 - 3759 New Brighton Road - Site Plan Review - (Pending IPC Report.docx Page 1 of 7