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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – July 9, 2014 8 6. The existing accessory structure does not encroach into the north or east property line setbacks. 7. The proposed accessory structure encroaches twenty-seven (27) feet ten (10) inches into the thirty (30) foot setback along the entire length of the structure, leaving a setback of two (2) feet two (2) inches from the west property line. 8. The proposed accessory structure encroaches two (2) feet nine (9) inches into the (10) foot setback, leaving a setback of seven (7) feet three (3) inches from the south property line. This is an increase of one (1) foot further from the property line when compared to the existing structure. 9. The proposed accessory structure will not increase the footprint and will remain twenty- two (22) feet by twenty-two (22). 10. The proposed accessory structure would be rotated approximately fifteen (15) degrees to align the garage with the western property line and the angle of the existing home. 11. The proposed accessory structure would change the direction of the roofline from an east/west orientation to a north/south orientation with one (1) foot eaves on the north/south facades and (1) foot six (6) inch eaves east/west facades in order to match the existing home 12. The existing single family dwelling and attached garage meet all property line setbacks. 13. The proposed structure and landscaping coverages are within the zoning district requirements. 14. The proposed accessory structure would not exceed fifteen (15) feet in height. 15. Detached accessory structures are permitted structures within the R-2 Zoning District. 16. All structures on the lot are outside of the 100-year flood plain, wetlands, and easements. Variance Findings: 17. The proposal is in harmony with the purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance as the Ordinance generally allows flexibility for unique parcels and situations when impacts to surrounding properties are minimized. 18. The proposal is consistent with the Arden Hills Comprehensive Plan as it allows the reasonable use of residential property. 19. Detached accessory structures are permitted and a reasonable use within the R-2 Single Family Residential Zoning District. 20. The lot has rather unique characteristics as the property slopes towards Lake Johanna approximately 18 (eighteen) feet from west to east leaving limited options for expansion or movement of the accessory structure to an area that meets the setback regulations. 21. The proposed accessory structure would be visible from neighboring properties; however, the proposed design and the use of quality materials for the detached structure that match the single family dwelling should minimize the impacts on surrounding property owners. 22. The proposed accessory structure is unlikely to have negative impacts to the property or to the neighborhood as a whole. 23. The proposed plans and requested variances for the accessory structure do not appear to be based on economic considerations alone. City Planner Streff stated that the property is unique when compared to many properties in Arden Hills because of its topography. From Fairview Avenue to Lake Johanna Boulevard the property slopes approximately 18 (eighteen) feet from west to east. Because of the lot’s topography and configuration of structures on the lot, options for expansion or the movement of the accessory structure to an area that meets the setback regulations is very limited. The proposed