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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION October 9, 201315 Current Lot Sizes: .228 acres (9,923 square feet) Topography: The property drops approximately two feet from the north to the south City Planner Streff reviewed the surrounding area, the Plan Evaluation and the Variance Evaluation Criteria. City Planner Streff provided the Findings of Fact for review: General Findings 1. The lot size of 9,923 square feet is considered non-conforming in the R-1 Single Family Residential District. 2. The existing structure encroaches approximately fourteen (14) feet along Ingerson Road, and thirty-three (33) feet along Ingerson Court. As built the existing structure meets all other R-1 setback requirements. 3. The proposed entrance roof addition to the north would not encroach any further into the front yard setback along Ingerson Road than the existing structure. The proposed addition would be in line with the existing home. 4. The proposed deck addition to the south would encroach approximately four and one half (4.5) feet further into the front yard setback along Ingerson Court. 5. The proposed sunscreens on the south façade would encroach approximately three (3) feet into the front yard setback along Ingerson Court. 6. The existing and proposed lot coverage meets the requirements of the R-1 Single Family Residential District. 7. The proposed FAR exceeds the Zoning Code requirement by 313 square feet. 8. The dwelling with the proposed addition would not exceed the 35 foot height limit. 9. Dwellings and garages are permitted structures within the R-1 Single Family Residential Zoning District. 10. The existing dwelling and proposed additions are outside of the 100-year flood plain, wetlands, and easements. Variance Findings: 1. The proposal is in harmony with the purpose and intent of the ordinance because the ordinance generally allows flexibility for unique parcels when impacts to surrounding properties are minimized. 2. The proposal is consistent with the comprehensive plan because it allows the reasonable use of residential property. 3. The home additions are generally permitted and reasonable uses within the R-1 Single Family Residential Zoning District. 4. The lot is comparably unique in the City. The property is situated on the curve where Ingerson Road intersects with Ingerson Court, therefore creating three (3) front yard setback requirements to the north, south, and west sides of the lot. 5. Since the proposed addition would not encroach much further into the front yard setbacks than the existing structure, the additions are unlikely to have a negative impact on the property or the neighborhood. The minor encroachments would have a minimal visual impact from Ingerson Road or Ingerson Court.