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-ARZEEN�HILLS <br /> MEMORANDUM <br /> DATE: August 8, 2012 PC Agenda Item 3.A <br /> TO: Planning Commission <br /> FROM: Matt Horton, Community Development Intern <br /> SUBJECT: Planning Case#12-014—Not a Public Hearing <br /> Applicant: Peter Vujovich <br /> Property Location: 1185 Benton Way <br /> Request: Variance <br /> Requested Action <br /> The applicant is requesting three (3) variances to construct a 574 square foot addition at 1185 <br /> Benton Way. The addition would be located between the existing home and garage with a <br /> portion of the addition over an existing deck. The addition would reduce the combined minimum <br /> side yard setback below the required 15 feet, reduce the lot landscaped area below the minimum <br /> of 65 percent and increase the structural lot coverage area above the maximum of 25 percent. <br /> Background <br /> 1. Overview of Request <br /> The applicant is the owner of the home at 1185 Benton Way. The property is located in the <br /> R-3 District, and was constructed within the Hunter's Park PUD development. <br /> The applicant has submitted a proposal to construct a 574 square foot addition to his home at <br /> 1185 Benton Way. This proposal is substantially similar to a variance request that was made <br /> by the property owner, and approved by the City, in 2007, but which was never built. <br /> The addition would be located between the existing home and detached garage. A portion of <br /> the addition would be constructed over an existing deck. Three variances are needed to <br /> complete the proposed project. The minimum side-yard setback for this property is 5 feet <br /> with a combined minimum of 15 feet on both sides. The proposed addition would maintain <br /> City of Arden Hills <br /> Planning Commission Meeting for August 8, 2012 <br /> \\Metro-inet.us\ardenhills\Planning\Planning Cases\2012\12-013-1185 Benton <br /> Page 1 of 8 <br />