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The property owner is proposing to construct a new 576 square foot, two-stall, garage adjacent to the existing garage to the south of the property. The new garage would be oriented to the south of the property, as opposed to the existing garage, which is oriented to the east. The addition would remain in line with the front and rear of the existing structure. The new garage would encroach 24 feet into the required 40-foot side yard setback. Because the property is a walk-out that drops to the east and rear of the property, the garage addition would not be visible from the front of the home, and would only be partially visible from the side of the property. The applicant is also proposing to construct a 192 square foot addition and deck at-grade, on top of the new garage. The at-grade addition would encroach nine feet at its nearest point in the required 40-foot side yard setback, and would remain in line with the exi The applicant is proposing to step back the at-grade addition in line with the curve of Skiles Lane and to maintain the architectural lines and continuity of the structure. In total, approximately 480 square feet of the proposed addition would encroach in to the front yard setback; of this only 96 square feet would be visible from Skiles Lane. The applicant submitted a substantially similar variance request in 2007, which was approved by the City. The project was never built, and the variance approval expired. The current proposal is identical to the previous proposal with the exception of the orientation of the garage which as been rotated to face the south as opposed to the east. The applicant has submitted a description of the proposed addition, a response to the variance evaluation criteria, a letter describing the landscaping plan, and a site plan of the property (Attachment B). Findings of Fact The Planning Commission offers the following fifteen findings of fact for review: General Findings 1.The lot depth and width exceed the minimum R-1 requirements. The lot size of 13,939 square feet is nonconforming in the R-1 Zone. 2.The existing structure encroaches nine feet into the 40-foot front yard setback along Skiles Lane. The structure meets all other R-1 setback requirements. 3.The proposed addition would encroach 24 feet into the front yard setback. Approximately 480 square feet of the proposed addition would encroach into the front yard setback, of this 96 square feet would be at-grade and visible from Skiles Lane. The area of the addition outside of the setbacks does not require a variance. The proposed addition would be in line with the existing home, and the portion visible from Skiles Lane would step back with the existing structure. 4.The proposed addition does not encroach on the required setback along Snelling Avenue. 5.The existing and proposed lot coverage meets the R-1 Zone requirements. City of Arden Hills City Council Meeting for March 25, 2013 24 Page of