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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – September 3, 2014 2 <br /> <br />the construction of an accessory structure that meets the all zoning regulations and minimizes <br />tree loss and final grading on the property. <br /> <br />City Planner Streff explained that within the narrative the applicants have indicated that the <br />proposed accessory structure would be constructed with façade materials (i.e. siding, shingles <br />and trim) to match the existing single family dwelling. The roof pitch would also be designed to <br />match the principal structure on the property. <br /> <br />Land Use Plan: <br />Site Data <br />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 (96,581 Square Feet) <br />Topography: The property has a fair amount of grade change as the lot <br />slopes towards the wetland/pond on the property. However, <br />the site of the proposed detached garage is fairly flat. <br /> <br />City Planner Streff reviewed the surrounding area, Plan Evaluation and provided the following <br />Findings of Fact for review: <br /> <br />General Findings <br />1. The property is in the R-1 Single Family Residential Zoning District. <br />2. The lot is 96,581 square feet in size with approximate dimensions of 540 feet in width, <br />and 230 feet in depth. <br />3. The property currently consists of a single family dwelling with an attached single stall <br />garage. No accessory structures exist on the property at this time. <br />4. The proposed accessory structure is 720 square feet in size or twenty-four (24) feet by <br />thirty (30) feet. <br />5. The proposed accessory structure is setback fifty-eight (58) feet from the front property <br />line and twenty-eight (28) feet from the southern side yard. <br />6. The structure does not encroach into a front, side or rear yard setback. <br />7. The proposed structure and landscaping coverages are within the zoning district <br />requirements. The new structure will increase the lot coverage from 5.36% to 6.62% and <br />decreases the landscaping coverage from 94.64% to 93.38%. <br />8. The proposed accessory structure would not exceed fifteen (15) feet in height. <br />9. Detached accessory structures up to seven hundred and twenty-eight (728) square feet are <br />permitted structures within the R-1 Zoning District. <br />10. All structures on the lot are outside of the 100-year flood plain, wetlands, and easements. <br />11. The proposal is in harmony with the purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance as the <br />Ordinance generally allows flexibility for unique parcels and situations when impacts to <br />surrounding properties are minimized. <br />12. The proposal is consistent with the Arden Hills Comprehensive Plan as it allows the <br />reasonable use of residential property. <br />13. Detached accessory structures are permitted and a reasonable use within the R-1 Single <br />Family Residential Zoning District. <br />14. The property is rather unique due to the placement of the existing single family dwelling <br />in the rear of the lot approximately two-hundred (200) feet from the front property line.