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Findings of Fact <br />Staff offers the following fourteen (14) findings of fact for review: <br />1. The lot meets the minimum requirements of the R-1 Zoning District. <br />2. The existing dwelling does not encroach on any setbacks requirements. <br />3. A Site Plan Review is required for the detached accessory structure to exceed 728 square <br />feet. <br />4. Garages and accessory structures are permitted within the R-1 Zoning District. <br />5. The proposed structure coverage meets the requirements of the R-1 Zoning District. <br />6. The minimum landscaped area exceeds the requirements of the R-1 Zoning District. <br />7. The existing dwelling does not exceed the 35 foot height limit. <br />8. The proposed accessory structure would not exceed the 15 foot height limit for accessory <br />structures. <br />9. The driveway would be expanded to provide access to the new structure. <br />10. The existing dwelling and the proposed garage are outside of the 100 -year flood plain, <br />wetlands, and easements. <br />11. The proposed accessory structure would be 864 square feet in size. <br />12. The exterior finish will match or complement the principal structure. <br />13. The lot is unusual in that it is unusually large, and there would be enough room to <br />construct two (2) 728 square foot accessory structures on the property without a Variance <br />or Site Plan Review. <br />14. The proposed accessory would create less impact and be more attractive than having two <br />(2) accessory structures on the property. <br />Staff Recommendation <br />Based on the submitted plans and findings of fact, staff recommends approval of Planning Case <br />15-018 for a Site Plan Review to construct an 864 square foot accessory structure/detached <br />garage at 3180 Hamline Avenue North. If the Planning Commission recommends approval of <br />this request, staff recommends that the following seven (7) conditions be included with the <br />approval: <br />1. That the project shall be completed in accordance with the plans submitted as <br />amended by the conditions of approval. Any significant changes to these plans, as <br />determined by the City Planner, shall require review and approval by the Planning <br />Commission and City Council. <br />2. That the applicant shall obtain all necessary grading and building permits prior to the <br />commencement of construction on the site. <br />3. That the applicant shall use best management practices (BMPs) to control erosion at <br />all times during construction. <br />4. That the height of the structure shall not exceed 15 feet. <br />City of Arden Hills <br />Planning Commission Meeting for September 9, 2015 <br />P: IPlanning0anning Cases120151PC 15-018 - Site Plan Review - Schumacher Accessory Structure Memos Reports 15-018 <br />Page 5 of 7 <br />