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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION—May 4, 2011 8 4.B. Planning Case 11-009; Zoning Code Amendment Discussion; City of Arden Hills—Not a Public Hearing(continued) • City Planner Beekman stated Staff drafted the following language that would allow detached garages in the front yards of Lakeshore lots: A. Detached accessory garages may be located in the front yard (between dwelling and street) of a lakeshore property provided all of the following are met: 1. Detached garages shall not be located within the minimum front yard setback. 2. Color and roof material of detached garages shall match or complement the existing primary residential structure, and shall conform to all other requirements for the zoning district. Commissioner Larson opened the Floor to Commissioner comments. Commissioner Holewa asked if this change was just in regards to lakeshore property or if other similar lots in the City were included in this City Planner Beekman the proposed language is for lakeshore properties only but this same change could apply to other types of properties in the City such as through lots and narrow lots. Staff can look at changing the language to reference other types of property in the City. She asked the Planning Commission for additional input regarding the 40- yard front setback. She asked if the Planning Commission wanted to keep this set back or • decrease it. Chair Larson stated he would like to know what Public Safety has to say in regards to the front yard setback. Commissioner Zimmerman stated a normal home has a front yard setback of 40-feet. The front yard setback should be the same for the addition of a detached garage. If the resident would like less they should come before the Planning Commission and City Council and request a variance. Commissioner Thompson expressed support for the 40-foot front yard setback. Chair Larson stated the Planning Commission had received a letter from Mr. Johnson pertaining to the ability to construct a detached garage in the front yard. Mr. Mark Johnson, 3124 Hamline Avenue, stated he was in favor of allowing residents on the lake to build a detached garage in the front yards. This allows the neighborhood to remain open. Commissioner Hames stated she was in favor of making these changes to the City's ordinances but she would like to see additional language that includes other properties in the City. She would also like to see the 40-foot front yard setback maintained. • Commissioner Holewa agreed with Commissioner Hames.