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City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for June 4, 2014 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2014\PC 14-017 - Variance 3441 Lake Johanna Boulevard\Memo_Reports_14-017 Page 3 of 11 Plan Evaluation 1. R-1 Regulations, Existing Conditions, and Proposed Redevelopment A. Lot Size & Dimensions – Meets Requirements The main lot is 15,241 square feet in size with approximate dimensions of 100 feet in width, and 165 feet in depth and the smaller lot adjacent to Lake Johanna is approximately 520 square feet. Combined the two lots total 15,761 square feet. Although under common ownership, the property adjacent to Lake Johanna cannot contribute toward the total lot area for the main lot. B. Structure Setbacks – Variance Required The existing accessory structure on the property does not currently meet the setback requirements in the R-2 Zoning District and is therefore a nonconforming structure. The single family dwelling on the property meets the setback requirements for the R-2 Zoning District. The existing detached accessory structure is considered a nonconforming structure because of its location within the thirty (30) foot designated setback for a through-lot 1 1 Through-Lots. . The existing accessory structure encroaches between twenty-four (24) feet six (6) inches and twenty-nine (29) feet four (4) inches into the thirty (30) foot setback along the west property line, leaving a setback of five (5) feet six (6) inches at its furthest point and eight (8) inches at its closest point from the west property line. The existing accessory A lot that has a pair of opposite lot lines abutting two (2) substantially parallel streets, and which is not a corner lot. On a through-lot, the determination of whether the street frontage is to be considered a front yard or rear yard shall be as subject to the provisions in the Zoning Code. The Zoning Administrator may determine that one of the front yards may be deemed a rear yard and shall determine appropriate rear yard setback regulations. Factors to be considered shall include topography, location of structures on the lot, location of structures on adjacent lots, and the type of streets or thoroughfares abutting the lot. Applicable R-2 Lot Requirements 1. Minimum Lot Area (sf.) 11,000 2. Minimum Lot Size (ft., width/depth) 85/120 3. Height (ft.) 35 4. Lot Covered by Structure 25% 5. Minimum Landscape Lot Area 65% 6. Minimum Building Setbacks (ft) Front Yard 40 Rear Yard (Principle) 30 Rear Yard (Accessory) 10 Side Yard Interior - Principal (Minimum/total both yards on lot) 5/15 Side Yard Interior - Accessory 10 Side Yard Corner 40