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O-AD-B,LLC TOGAWANSCHEL ESIGNUILD GSV ARAGE ETBACK ARIANCE 11/04/2013 Project Description Michael Travisano & Akiko Inouye Garage Remodel 3324 Lake Johanna Boulevard Arden Hills, MN 55112 Scope of work Remodel existing non-conforming detached garage within existing footprint with a modified, extended roof overhang to the North to protect stairs from ice, snow & rain and to provide a covered pathway to the home for the occupants. A “screen” of wood slats, suspended from the new extended roofline on the north side with tube steel supports and tied into the concrete stairs, will provide further protection from inclement weather without expanding the footprint of the garage. Existing conditions The existing structure is non-conforming to current Arden Hills city zoning code due to its proximity to the right of way on Lake Johanna Boulevard. It is in need of both structural repair and aesthetic update; a number of the property’s neighbors have remodeled their garages previously. The property is set on a steep incline, denoted in the attached Site Survey. The lot is directly adjacent the west side of Lake Johanna. The current concrete stair (the only access from garage to home) is on the exterior of the garage and due to its exposure to the elements becomes dangerous in conditions of snow and rain. Proposed plan The proposed plan to rebuild upper level of the existing garage exactly where it currently sits with a modified roof overhang and decorative screen was determined the best option to update the garage, improve the structure where conditions required, and minimize overall site impact on a unique lakefront lot. Additional Concepts which included re-building the concrete stairs completely within the garage envelope were determined less optimal due to their impact on the site. Notably, given the minimal size of the existing two-car garage, any option involving fully enclosing the stair would involve expansion of the building footprint. Minimizing site impact and maintaining “front yard” space between the house and garage is paramount for the landowners as part of this project. Analysis of Hardship Criteria 1.The property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use if used under conditions allowed by the official controls 1a) Given the existing garage is non-conforming to current City Ordinance, any project accomplishing the structural and aesthetic updating required by the existing building that also mitigates the safety hazards presented by the exterior concrete stair would not be allowed by official controls 2.The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner