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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – September 9, 2015 2 <br /> <br />Review is required for all detached structures in a residential district that exceed 728 square feet. <br />The new structure is being proposed to replace the previous non-conforming accessory structure <br />that was demolished in 2014. <br /> <br />Associate Planner Bachler explained that the existing single-family dwelling and the accessory <br />structure that was demolished were both constructed in the 1940’s prior to the current zoning <br />regulations. The previous accessory structure on the property was considered a legal non- <br />conforming structure as it exceeded 728 square feet in size and was located within the forty (40) <br />foot setback from Hamline Avenue North. The non-conforming structure was 1,344 square feet <br />in size and located approximately five (5) feet from the front property line. <br /> <br />Associate Planner Bachler commented that the proposed project would be constructed to <br />conform to the current Zoning Code regulations to meet the minimum ten (10) foot side yard <br />setback and the forty (40) foot front yard setback required for accessory structures in the R-1 <br />district. No variances are required for the proposed detached accessory structure as the Zoning <br />Code permits up to two accessory structures on a property provided that neither exceeds 728 <br />square feet in size. <br /> <br />Associate Planner Bachler stated that in addition, Section 1325.01 Subd. 7 of the City’s Zoning <br />Code allows for an accessory structure, not to exceed 1,458 square feet, if approved through a <br />Site Plan Review. The proposed structure would be located fifteen (15) feet from the south <br />property line, ninety (90) feet from the north property line, and one hundred and eighty (180) feet <br />from the front property line along Hamline Avenue. The applicant has indicated that the structure <br />would be fifteen (15) feet in height and would be constructed with materials that match or <br />complement the existing single family dwelling on the property. <br /> <br />Site Data <br />Land Use Plan: Low Density Residential <br />Existing Land Use: Single Family Detached Residential <br />Zoning: R-1: Single Family Residential <br />Current Lot Sizes: 1.27 Acres (55,321 Square Feet) <br />Topography: In the location of the proposed structure the lot is fairly flat. <br />However, the lot slopes significantly on the lake side. <br /> <br />Associate Planner Bachler reviewed the surrounding area, the Plan Evaluation and Site Plan <br />Evaluation Criteria. <br /> <br />Associate Planner Bachler provided the Findings of Fact for review: <br /> <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.