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s�-uctures. The existing garage is iegally non-conforming as i� vvas canstructed prior to the current zoning regulations; however, the proposed project would bring the property inta conforn�ance with the present code because the new garage woutc� be relocatec! to meet ihe minimum ten-foot side yard setback for accessory stn.zctures in the R-2 district. The depth of the nevv garage would be expand�d from twenty-seven feet to forty-two feet. It would remain in the rear yard of the property and woulc� be situated i�ifteen feet behind the dwelling uni� after relocating the ��isting building footprint iive feet to the west and six feet io the south. The proposed garage would be located eleven feet from the nearest side property line. All other setback requirements would be met. As discussed during the July 6, 2011 Planning Comrnission meeting, the property lines will require verification before the applicant may pull a construction permii from the City. The new structure would be expanded vertically but would nat exceed fifteer� feei in height. The applicant has stated that the siding and roofing rnaterials of the propased garage would match that of the existing home and ihat the uneven iopography af the site wouId be filled to grade level. The applicant has ,submitted a letter addressing the details of the application, a lar�dscape plan far the property, elevations of the proposed structures, and photographs of the site. There a�e no known variance requesis on file for this property. Findin�s of Fact The Planning Co�nmission offers the fallowing seventeen findings o� fact for review: 1. The lot meets all other minirnutn requirements of the R-2 Zone. 2. The existing dwelling does not encroach on any setbacks. 3. The existing garage encroaches iive feet into the side yard setback. 4. A site plaz� review is required for the detached accessory structure. 5. Garage,s and accessary structures are permitted within the R-2 Zone. 6. The proposed accessory st�ructure would reduce the existing non-conformity of the lot by removing the non-confoz-�x�.ing garage and constructi�g a new garage that meets all setbacks. 7. The maximum structure coverage meets the requirements of the R-2 zone. S. The minimum landscaped area exceeds the requirements of the R-2 zone. 9. The e�isting dwelling does noi exceed �ie 35 foat height iimit. 10. The pxoposed garage would not exceed the 1 S foot heighi limit for accessory structures. 11. The plan suggests that there would be fill brought to the site to create ar� even grad� for the proposed garage. City of�Irden Hills City Council Meeting for J'uly 25, 2011 P.� 1PlannrnglPlanning Cases12011111-D1 S- 3759 Netiv Brighton Road - Sire PIQn Review -(PC Approved)107-25-11 - CC Iteport. dacx Page 2 of 4