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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – May 4, 2011 8 <br /> <br />4.B. Planning Case 11-009; Zoning Code Amendment Discussion; City of Arden Hills – Not a <br />Public Hearing (continued) <br /> <br />City Planner Beekman stated Staff drafted the following language that would allow <br />detached garages in the front yards of lakeshore lots: <br />A. Detached accessory garages may be located in the front yard (between dwelling <br />and street) of a lakeshore property provided all of the following are met: <br />1. Detached garages shall not be located within the minimum front yard <br />setback. <br />2. Color and roof material of detached garages shall match or complement <br />the existing primary residential structure, and shall conform to all other <br />requirements for the zoning district. <br /> <br />Commissioner Larson opened the Floor to Commissioner comments. <br /> <br />Commissioner Holewa asked if this change was just in regards to lakeshore property or if <br />other similar lots in the City were included in this <br /> <br />City Planner Beekman the proposed language is for lakeshore properties only but this <br />same change could apply to other types of properties in the City such as through lots and <br />narrow lots. Staff can look at changing the language to reference other types of property <br />in the City. She asked the Planning Commission for additional input regarding the 40- <br />yard front setback. She asked if the Planning Commission wanted to keep this set back <br />or decrease it. <br /> <br />Chair Larson stated he would like to know what Public Safety has to say in regards to the <br />front yard setback. <br /> <br />Commissioner Zimmerman stated a normal home has a front yard setback of 40-feet. <br />The front yard setback should be the same for the addition of a detached garage. If the <br />resident would like less they should come before the Planning Commission and City <br />Council and request a variance. <br /> <br />Commissioner Thompson expressed support for the 40-foot front yard setback. <br /> <br />Chair Larson stated the Planning Commission had received a letter from Mr. Johnson <br />pertaining to the ability to construct a detached garage in the front yard. <br /> <br />Mr. Mark Johnson, 3124 Hamline Avenue, stated he was in favor of allowing residents <br />on the lake to build a detached garage in the front yards. This allows the neighborhood to <br />remain open. <br /> <br />Commissioner Hames stated she was in favor of making these changes to the City’s <br />ordinances but she would like to see additional language that includes other properties in <br />the City. She would also like to see the 40-foot front yard setback maintained. <br /> <br />Commissioner Holewa agreed with Commissioner Hames.