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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – March 9, 2016 3 • Expansion of structure area by 151 square feet for proposed structure coverage on the lot of 26.37 percent. • Expansion of nonconforming impervious surface coverage by 8 square feet for proposed impervious coverage on the lot of 36.37 percent. • Expansion of nonconforming floor area by 585 square feet for proposed floor area ratio (FAR) of 0.38. Senior Planner Bachler reported that along with the addition, the property owners would also improve the exterior materials of the entire house. The existing brown wood siding would be replaced with weathered gray vertical barn board, and the roof would be replaced with asphalt shingles and metal accents. The decks on the lake side of the house and landscaping near the entry would also be replaced. The applicants have submitted a letter addressing the variance criteria and additional information on the proposed exterior improvements. A site plan of the property and floor plans and elevations of the proposed structure have also been provided. Site Data Land Use Plan: Low Density Residential Existing Land Use: Single Family Detached Residential Zoning: R-2: Single Family & Two Family Residential Current Lot Sizes: .20 Acres (8,581 square feet) Topography: Slopes down towards Lake Johanna Senior Planner Bachler reviewed the surrounding area, the Plan Evaluation and the Variance Evaluation Criteria. Senior Planner Bachler provided the Findings of Fact for review: General Findings 1. The property at 3382 Lake Johanna Boulevard is located in the R-2 Single & Two Family Residential Zoning District and in the Shoreland Management District. 2. The lot is 8,581 square feet with a width of approximately 157 feet and average depth of 72.5 feet. The lot does not meet the minimum area and depth requirements of the R-2 District. 3. The existing dwelling encroaches 31.7 feet into the required 40-foot front yard setback and 26.8 feet into the required 50-foot lakeshore setback. 4. The existing impervious coverage on the property is 36.28 percent. Section 1330.03, Subd. 1 of the Zoning Code allows properties on Lake Johanna to have a maximum of 35 percent of the lot area covered by impervious surfaces. 5. The existing dwelling has a total floor area of 2,686 square feet and an FAR of 0.31. The maximum FAR permitted in the R-2 District is 0.3. 6. The proposal would expand the nonconforming single-family dwelling footprint by 151 square feet with the proposed entryway encroaching 24.1 feet into the front yard setback, creating a setback of 15.9 feet from the front property line. 7. The second floor garage addition would maintain the existing setbacks of 7.2 feet from the south property line and 19.5 feet from the front property line. 8. The proposal would not bring the dwelling any closer to the front property line or Lake Johanna than the existing nonconforming setbacks.