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4. The lot is comparably unique in the City.The property is situated on a lot that slopes <br />significantly from west to east approximately 29 feet,thereforecreating a lot where the <br />placement of an attached or detached garage within the setback requirements is <br />exceptionally difficult. <br />5. Since the proposed addition would not encroach any furtherinto the front yard setbacks <br />than the existing structure, the construction of this accessory structure (with overhang <br />addition)isunlikely to have a negative impact on the property or the neighborhood. <br />6. The addition wouldbe visible from neighboringproperties; however,the proposed design <br />and the use of high quality materials for the detached structure should minimize the <br />impacts on surrounding propertyowners. <br />7. The proposed plans and requested variancesfor the accessory structuredo not appear to <br />be based on economic considerations alone. <br />Staff Recommendation <br />The findings of fact for this variance request support a recommendation for approval.However, <br />if the Planning Commission choosesto make a recommendation for denial,the Findings of Fact <br />would need to be amended to reflect the reasons for the denial. <br />If the Planning Commission recommends approval ofthis variance, Staff recommends the <br />following four(4)conditions: <br />1. That the project shall be completed in accordance with the plans submitted,as <br />amended by the conditions of approval. Any significant changes to these plans, as <br />determined by the City Planner, shall require review and approval by the Planning <br />Commissionand City Council. <br />2. That the new structure shall not encroach any further into the front yard setback than <br />that of the existing structure. <br />3. That the new structure shall not exceed the height of the existing structure, which is <br />based on the vertical distance from grade plane to the average height of the highest <br />roof surfaceas defined by the building code. <br />4. That the color and roof material of the detached garage shall match or complement <br />the existing primary residential structure, and shall conform to all other requirements <br />in the R-2 Zoning District. <br />Options <br />The findings in this report currentlysupportapproval of this variance. With a motion to deny the <br />variance, the findings must be amended. <br />1. Recommend Approval with Conditions:Motion to recommend approvalof Planning Case <br />13-020for a variance at 3324 Lake Johanna Boulevard,based on the findings of fact, the <br />submitted plans, and thefour (4)conditions in the December 4, 2013, planning case report. <br />City of Arden Hills <br />Planning Commission Meeting for December 4, 2013 <br />P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2013\PC 13-020 -Variance_3324 Lake Johanna BLVD\Memos_Reports_13-020 <br />Page 7of 8 <br />