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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – June 4, 2014 4 3. That the proposed accessory structure shall not exceed the footprint of the existing accessory structure that is twenty-two (22) feet by twenty-two (22) feet. 4. That the proposed accessory structure shall be permitted to be rotated so that the alignment matches that of the western property line and the angle of the existing single family dwelling. 5. That the proposed accessory structure shall be permitted to change the direction of the roofline from an east/west orientation to a north/south orientation. 6. That the exterior façade and roofing materials of the proposed garage shall match the colors and materials used on the single family dwelling. 7. That the existing driveway apron leading to the accessory building shall be removed and that any damage to the right-of-way shall be repaired by the property owner. 8. That no living quarters shall be constructed within the proposed accessory structure and that the attic area shall be used for storage purposes only. 9. That the structure shall conform to all other regulations in the City Code. That building and demolition permits for the construction of the new accessory building and a zoning permit for the construction of the driveway shall be required. 10. That the applicant shall obtain a Grading and Erosion Control Permit from the City before the building permit is issued. City Planner Streff reviewed the options available to the Planning Commission on this matter: 1. Recommend Approval with Conditions 2. Recommend Approval as Submitted. 3. Recommend Denial 4. Table Chair Larson opened the floor to Commissioner comments. Chair Larson questioned what the rear yard setback would be. City Planner Streff explained that after the garage structure was completed, the rear yard (Fairview) setback would be 8 inches. Commissioner Zimmerman questioned the age of the current garage. City Planner Streff deferred this question to the applicant. He noted the home was replaced in 2010, but the garage was pre-existing. Commissioner Bartel inquired if any variances were requested in 2010 for the home. City Planner Streff stated that the property owner at the time requested a variance for the home, however, this request was denied. Commissioner Zimmerman indicated that the proposed 24’ x 26’ foot garage was reflective of modern garage design. Chad Meyers, 3441 Lake Johanna Boulevard, thanked the Commission for considering his variance request. He noted he has lived at the property for the past year and was not the party