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CONSENT ITEM – 6B City of Arden Hills City Council Meeting for September 28, 2015 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2015\PC 15-018 - Site Plan Review - Schumacher Accessory Structure\Memos_Reports_15-018 Page 2 of 6 setback from Hamline Avenue North. The non-conforming structure was 1,344 square feet in size and located approximately five (5) feet from the front property line. The proposed project would be constructed to conform to the current Zoning Code regulations to meet the minimum ten (10) foot side yard setback and the forty (40) foot front yard setback required for accessory structures in the R-1 district. As proposed the structure would be located fifteen (15) feet from the south property line, ninety (90) feet from the north property line, and one hundred and eighty (180) feet from the front property line along Hamline Avenue. The applicant has indicated that the structure would be fifteen (15) feet in height and would be constructed with materials that match or complement the existing single family dwelling on the property. The applicant has submitted a project narrative describing the request (Attachment C), building plans (Attachment D), and a project site plan showing the proposed location of the detached accessory structure (Attachment E). Plan Evaluation 1. R-1 Regulations, Existing Conditions, and Proposed Redevelopment A. Lot Size & Dimensions – Meets Requirements The lot is 55,321 square feet (1.27 acres) and approximately 132 feet in width and 420 feet in length. The lot meets all R-1 lot size requirements. B. Structure Setbacks – Meets Requirements The proposed accessory structure would meet all setback requirements. C. Lot Coverage – Meets Requirements The existing and proposed lot coverage does not exceed the coverage limitations in the R- 1 Zoning District. The R-1 District permits a maximum structure coverage up to 25% and a total impervious lot coverage of 35%. The proposed construction of the accessory structure would increase the structure coverage from 2.90% to 4.46% with an increase in total impervious lot coverage from 11.96% to 16.28%.