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<br />City of Arden Hills <br />Planning Commission Meeting for June 8, 2016 <br />P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2016\PC 16-015 - 1494 Keithson Drive - Variance\Memos_Reports_16-015 <br /> <br />Page 4 of 8 <br />Lot Coverage Existing Proposed R-1 Regulations Square Feet Percent Square Feet Percent <br />Dwelling 1,365.5 4.17% 1,581.5 4.83% <br />Garage 725.5 2.22% 725.5 2.22% <br />Decks - - 211 0.64% <br />Total Structure 2,091 6.39% 2,518 7.69% Maximum of 25% <br />Driveway 1,500 4.58% 1,500 4.58% <br />Walkways 50 0.15% 50 0.15% <br />Total Impervious <br />Coverage 3,641 11.12% 4,068 12.42% Maximum of 35% <br />Landscape Area 29,095 88.88% 28,668 87.58% Minimum of 65% <br />Lot Size 32,736 32,736 14,000 s.f. <br /> <br />E. Floor Area Ratio – Conforming <br /> <br />The floor area ratio (FAR) is calculated by dividing the gross square footage of the dwelling by <br />the lot area. In the R-1 District, the maximum FAR permitted is 0.3. The existing dwelling has a <br />total floor area of 4,250.4 square feet for an FAR of 0.13. The proposed porch addition would <br />increase total floor area by 216 square feet for a new FAR of 0.14. Decks are not counted <br />towards the gross square footage of a dwelling. <br /> <br />F. Tree Preservation <br /> <br />The proposed project is not expected to impact any significant trees on the property. If any <br />significant trees are removed as a result of the project, mitigation may be required. <br /> <br /> <br />2. Flood Plain, Wetlands, and Easements <br /> <br />The proposed addition is outside of any flood plains, wetlands, or easements. <br /> <br /> <br />3. Additional Review <br /> <br />Building Official <br />The Building Official has reviewed the plans and has no additional comments at this time. A <br />building permit will be required prior to any construction taking place. <br /> <br />City Engineer <br />The City Engineer has reviewed the plans and has no additional comments at this time. <br /> <br /> <br />