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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JANUARY 13, 2014 7 also proposing to add a slated wooden screen that would extend from the overhang on the northern fagade. The wooden screen would be suspended from the roofline and anchored to the concrete stairway. The new roofline is also being designed so that the property owner can collect the maximum amount of rainwater for landscaping purposes. City Planner Streff indicated that the applicant is proposing to use a variety of materials for the new accessory structure in order to match or complement the existing residential structure. Standing seam steel that is champagne metallic in color would be used as the roofing material. The color and design of this roofing material should complement the selected asphalt shingles for the single family residence. A "weathered wood" or "mission brown" color has been chosen for the asphalt shingles on the home as colored granules in this product match the proposed steel roofing material for the new structure. Fiber-cement siding is being proposed for the exterior skin of the accessory structure, with lap siding being used for the lower section and board-and-batten on the upper section. When combined, the board-and-batten and lap siding should complement the wood, stucco and brick materials used on the single family home. City Planner Streff commented that the existing detached garage is considered a non-conforming structure because of its height and location within the 40 foot front yard setback. The building plans as submitted show that the height of the new structure and its proximity to the right-of-way along Lake Johanna Boulevard will not be increased. As indicated on the survey the structure is approximately fifteen(15) inches from the west property line. City Planner Streff indicated that the existing accessory structure is twenty-two (22) feet by twenty-two (22) feet, an area of 484 square feet. It has both an upper level that is used for parking purposes and a lower level that is used solely for residential storage. The lower level of the garage is not served with sewer or water and will continue to be used for storage purposes only. The structure has one (1) foot overhangs on all sides making the area of the roof twenty-four (24) feet by twenty-four (24) feet or an area of 576 square feet. The proposed reconstruction of this accessory structure would not increase its existing footprint; however, the roof would increase in size due to the addition of the overhang over the stairway. The proposed overhang on the structure would encroach no further into the current setback than the existing structure on the property. The new roof as proposed would be approximately twenty-seven (27) feet by twenty-four (24) feet, an increase of 72 square feet. City Planner Streff reported that the property is unique when compared to many properties in Arden Hills because of its topography. From Lake Johanna Boulevard to the High Water Mark on Lake Johanna, the property slopes approximately 29 feet from west to east. Because of this lot's topography and configuration, options for expansion or the movement of the accessory structure to an area that meets the setback regulations is very limited. The proposed overhang is a reasonable solution to provide protection of the stairs. Due to the scope of the project and the proposed changes to the structure, the character of the neighborhood is not expected to be negatively affected. City Planner Streff provided the findings of fact for review. General Findings 1. The property is in the R-2 Single & Two Family Residential Zoning District.