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<br />City of Arden Hills <br />Planning Commission Meeting for September 3, 2014 <br /> <br />P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2014\PC 14-025 - Site Plan Review - 3657 Snelling Avenue\Memos_Reports_14-025 <br /> <br />Page 2 of 8 <br /> <br />The applicants have attempted to design a plan that fits within the Zoning Code by moving <br />the accessory structure adjacent to the home, however, this plan requires significant tree <br />removal and grading for the proposed construction. Taking into consideration the current <br />configuration of the existing principal structure and its location approximately two-hundred <br />(200) feet from the front property line, it leaves limited options for the construction of an <br />accessory structure that meets the all zoning regulations and minimizes tree loss and final <br />grading on the property. <br /> <br />Within the narrative the applicants have indicated that the proposed accessory structure <br />would be constructed with façade materials (i.e. siding, shingles and trim) to match the <br />existing single family dwelling. The roof pitch would also be designed to match the principal <br />structure on the property. <br /> <br />The applicant has submitted a narrative of the proposed project and a response addressing the <br />exceptional and unusual circumstances pertaining to the construction of an accessory <br />structure on the property (Attachment A), a site plan and drainage plan of the property <br />(Attachment B), the proposed garage elevation and building plan (Attachment C) and tree <br />inventory information (Attachment D). <br /> <br /> <br />2. Site Data <br />Future Land Use Plan: Low Density Residential <br />Existing Land Use: Single Family Detached Residential <br />Zoning: R-1: Single Family Residential <br />Current Lot Sizes: 2.22 Acres (96,581Square Feet) <br />Topography: <br />The property has a fair amount of grade change as the lot slopes towards the <br />wetland/pond on the property. However, the site of the proposed detached garage <br />is fairly flat. <br /> <br /> <br />3. Surrounding Area <br />Direction Future Land Use Plan Zoning Existing Land Use <br />North Low Density Residential R-1: Single Family Residential Single Family Detached <br />Residential <br />South Low Density Residential R-1: Single Family Residential Single Family Detached <br />Residential <br />East Low Density Residential R-1: Single Family Residential Single Family Detached <br />Residential <br />West Low Density Residential R-1: Single Family Residential Single Family Detached <br />Residential <br /> <br /> <br />Plan Evaluation