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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – April 6, 2016 5 structure encroaches five (5) feet into the ten (10) foot accessory structure setback along the east property line. City Planner Streff commented that in this case, the property owner is requesting a variance in order to construct a larger accessory structure that would maintain the current five (5) foot setback similar to that of the existing structure on the site today. If a variance is approved for this project, the applicant would be permitted to encroach five (5) feet into the ten (10) foot side yard setback. The applicant has indicated that the façade and roofing materials to be used on the new detached accessory structure would match the materials on the existing home. Site Data Land Use Plan: Low Density Residential Existing Land Use: Single Family Detached Residential Zoning: R-2: Single & Two Family Residential Current Lot Sizes: .2790 Acres (12,155 Square Feet) Topography: Flat City Planner Streff reviewed the surrounding area, the Plan Evaluation and the Variance Evaluation Criteria. City Planner Streff provided the Findings of Fact for review: General Findings 1. That the property is in the R-2 Single & Two Family Residential Zoning District. 2. That the lot is 12,155 square feet in size with approximate dimensions of 65 feet in width by 187 feet in depth. 3. That the total square footage of the lot meets the requirements in the R-2 Zoning District; however, the actual dimensions of the lot do not meet the minimum size requirements. 4. That the existing accessory structure is non-conforming because the structure encroaches five (5) feet into the required ten (10) foot setback along the east property line. 5. That the existing accessory structure on the property would be removed. 6. That a variance is required to encroach into the ten (10) foot accessory structure setback. 7. That the proposed detached accessory structure/garage would maintain the five (5) foot encroachment into the setback along the east property line. All other setbacks for the accessory structure meet Code requirements. 8. The proposed structure and landscape coverage on the property would be in conformance with the lot coverage requirements of the R-2 Zoning District. 9. That the proposed accessory structure would not exceed the 15 foot height limit. 10. That detached accessory structures are permitted within the R-2 Zoning District. 11. That the proposed detached accessory structure is outside of the 100-year flood plain, wetlands, and easements. Variance Findings: 12. The proposal is in harmony with the purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance as the Ordinance generally allows flexibility for unique parcels and situations when impacts to surrounding properties are minimized. 13. The proposal is consistent with the Arden Hills Comprehensive Plan as it allows the reasonable use of residential property.