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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – July 6, 2011 4 3.B. Planning Case 11-015; Site Plan Review; Marsha and Brian Burgeson; 3759 New Brighton Road – Not a Public Hearing (continued) 13. The existing dwelling and the proposed garage are outside of the 100-year flood plain, wetlands, and easements. 14. The proposed garage would be 903 square feet. 15. The exterior finish will match the principal structure. 16. The lot is unusual in that it is unusually large, and there would be enough room to construct two 728 square foot accessory structures on the property without a variance. 17. The proposed garage would create less impact and be more attractive than what is presently on the property. Community Development Intern Anderson stated the findings of fact for this Site Plan Review support a recommendation for approval. If the Planning Commission wishes to make a recommendation for denial, the findings of fact must be amended to reflect the reasons for the denial. If the Planning Commission recommends approval of this Site Plan Review, Staff recommends the following seven conditions: 1. The project shall be completed in accordance with the plans submitted as amended by the conditions of approval. Any significant changes to these plans, as determined by the City Planner, shall require review and approval by the Planning Commission. 2. The applicant shall obtain all necessary grading and building permits prior to beginning construction or demolition on the site. 3. The applicant shall use best management practices (BMPs) to control erosion at all times during construction. 4. The height of the structure shall not exceed 15-feet. 5. The applicant shall obtain approval or waiver from the Rice Creek Watershed District prior to the issuance of any building permits. 6. The structure shall conform to all other regulations in the City Code. 7. The property shall be limited to a single accessory structure. Chair Larson opened the floor to Commissioner comments. Chair Larson stated the code allows for two accessory structures, at 728 square-feet each, on this property. He asked if approving the 908 square-foot structure would replace this and allow for just the single accessory structure on the property. City Planner Beekman stated the applicant would not be able to build a second accessory structure on the property to make up the difference in square footage that would have been allowed with the two structures. Chair Larson suggested Staff include permit ready drawings with the information presented to the Planning Commission for approval. This will ensure the Planning Commission is approving a plan that is meeting the requirements of the application and not encroaching on property lines Community Development Intern Anderson clarified the applicant had provided a written statement showing the structure would be 11 feet from the setback.