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City of Arden Hills City Council Meeting for September 26, 2016 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2016\PC 16-022 - 1500 Arden Place - Variance\Memos_Reports_16-022 Page 2 of 5 from the ordinary high water level except where the adjoining lots have structures setback at a distance greater than 50 feet. In these cases, the Zoning Code requires the lakeshore setback be determined by taking the average setback of the two adjacent dwellings and subtracting 10 feet. The required lakeshore setback for 1500 Arden Place has been calculated at 80 feet – 2 inches. A variance is needed for the dwelling to encroach 15 feet – 9 inches into this required setback. Decks may extend up to six feet into a required structure setback, and in this case a deck could be 74 feet – 2 inches from the shoreline. A portion of the deck on the south side of the house would extend 15 feet – 4 inches into this setback. Additionally, a corner of the attached garage would encroach 2 feet into the 40-foot minimum front yard setback. The applicants have submitted a letter describing the project in more detail and addressing each of the variance criteria (Attachment A). The proposed site plan and preliminary building plans are included in Attachments E and F. Plan Evaluation A full evaluation of the proposal was presented to the Planning Commission at their meeting on September 7, 2016. The staff report to the Planning Commission is included in Attachment I. Additional Review Building Official The Building Official has reviewed the plans and has no additional comments at this time. A Building Permit will be required prior to construction. City Engineer The City Engineer has reviewed the plans and has no additional comments at this time. A Grading and Erosion Control Permit will be required prior to construction. Rice Creek Watershed District The Rice Creek Watershed District has reviewed the proposed project and determined that no permit will be required. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Municipalities are required to provide the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) with a copy of the variance request for properties within designated shoreland areas at least 10 days before the public meeting. Staff notified the DNR about this application on August 24, 2016. No comments have been provided by the DNR at this time.