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NEW BUSINESS –8B terms of the building footprint andsetbacks.The applicants havesincereviewed and updated their plans for the nonconforming accessory structure. Their proposal for the new accessory structure now includes a footprint that is identical to the existing structure with slight variations to the placement and roof design. 2.Overview of Request The applicants are proposing to reconstruct the twenty-two (22) foot by twenty-two (22) foot existing nonconforming accessory structure on the property. Along Fairview Avenue, the proposed structure would be realigned to be parallel with the western property line and constructed with a setback of two (2) foot two(2) inches. The previous proposal suggested a setback of eight (8) inches from the west property line.From the south property line the proposed structure would moved to the north an additional one (1) foot, which would result in a seven (7) foot three (3) inch setback.The setback proposed between the structure and the south property line during the previous review was four (4) feet one(1) inch. As proposed,the roofline of the accessory structure would change from an east/west orientation to a north/south orientation in order for the garage to be accessible from the existing driveway.The new design of the accessory structure would alsoincorporateone (1) foot eaves on the north/south facades and (1) foot six (6) incheaveson the east/westfacades in order to match the existing home The applicants haveindicatedwithin their narrative that the façade and roofing materials to be used on thenew detached accessory structurewould match the materials on the existing single family dwelling. The applicantshavesubmitted a narrative of the proposed projectand a response to the variance evaluation criteria (Attachment E), asurvey and a site plan of the property (Attachment F), and garage elevations and building plans (Attachment G). Plan Evaluation A.Structure Setbacks –Variance Required The existing accessory structure on the property does not currently meet thesetback requirementsin the R-2 Zoning Districtand is thereforea nonconforming structure. The single family dwelling on the property meets the setback requirements for the R-2 Zoning District. City of Arden Hills City Council Meeting for July 28, 2014 P:\\Planning\\Planning Cases\\2014\\PC 14-017 -Variance 3441 Lake Johanna Boulevard\\Memo_Reports_14-017 29 Page of