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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION—July 6, 2011 3 3.A. Planning Case 11-014; Variance; Bryan Lillehaugen; 1145 Amble Drive — Not a Public Hearing (continued) 2. The applicant shall use best management practices (BMPs) to control erosion at all times during construction. 3. The structure shall conform to all other regulations in the City Code. 4. The addition shall match the color and architectural styling of the rest of the primary structure. 5. The applicant shall obtain approval or a waiver from the Rice Creek Watershed District prior to the issuance of any building permits. Chair Larson opened the floor to Commissioner comments. Commissioner Holewa moved and Commissioner Thompson seconded a motion to recommend approval of Planning Case 11-014 for a variance at 1145 Amble Drive based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans, as amended by the five conditions in the July 6, 2011, report to the Planning Commission. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). B. Planning Case 11-015; Site Plan Review; Marsha and Brian Burgeson; 3759 New Brighton Road —Not a Public Hearing Community Development Intern Me]-Ling Anderson stated 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. She provided additional background information. Community Development Intern Anderson stated Staff offers the following seventeen findings of fact for review: 1. The lot meets all other minimum requirements of the R-2 Zone. 2. The existing dwelling does not encroach on any setbacks. 3. The existing garage encroaches five-feet into the side yard setback. 4. A site plan review is required for the detached accessory structure. 5. Garages and accessory structures are permitted within the R-2 Zone. 6. The proposed accessory structure would reduce the existing non-conformity of the lot by removing the non-conforming garage and constructing a new garage that meets all setbacks. 7. The maximum structure coverage meets the requirements of the R-2 Zone. 8. The minimum landscaped area exceeds the requirements of the R-2 Zone. 9. The existing dwelling does not exceed the 35-foot height limit. 10. The proposed garage would not exceed the 15-foot height limit for accessory structures. 11. The plan suggests that there would be bill brought to the sire to create an even grade for the proposed garage. . 12. The driveway would be expanded five-feet lengthwise to meet the front of the new garage.