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City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for August 3, 2016 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2016\PC 16-017 - 1536 Edgewater Avenue - Variance\Memos_Reports_16-017 Page 5 of 7 variance would likely not be needed for the addition. The property was in conformance with the applicable regulations at the time it was developed in 1953, and the lot became nonconforming due to changes made to the Zoning Code. Similar to other properties on Edgewater Avenue, the existing dwelling is situated at an angle on the lot. As a result, the 1-foot – 7-inch encroachment into the east side yard setback only occurs at the southeast corner of the structure at its closest point from the property. At the northeast corner of the structure the setback would be 11 feet – 11 inches, conforming to the 10-foot minimum requirement. This is also the case along the western property line – the existing dwelling is 12 feet – 2 inches from the side property line at the northwest corner and 19 feet – 5 inches at the southwest corner. Staff researched other variances that have been approved for properties on Edgewater Avenue. In Planning Case 83-028 (1516 Edgewater Avenue) and Planning Case 96-015 (1550 Edgewater Avenue), the City approved similar side yard setback variances to allow the property owners to construct a second garage stall. The factors for why the City granted a variance in both cases were similar to why staff is supportive of this request, including the width of the lot, setbacks of adjacent houses, lack of available alternatives, and the inadequacy of a one-stall garage. Findings of Fact Staff offers the following findings of fact for review: General Findings: 1. The property at 1536 Edgewater Avenue is located in the R-1 Single Family Residential Zoning District. 2. The lot is nonconforming due to lot size and width. 3. The existing conditions on the property are in conformance with the setback and structure and lot coverage requirements for properties in the R-1 District. 4. The proposed addition would encroach 1 foot – 7 inches into the east side yard setback, creating a setback of 8 feet – 5 inches from the property line. The minimum side yard setback in the R-1 District is 10 feet. 5. The proposed addition would result in a combined side yard setback of 20 feet – 7 inches. The existing dwelling is setback 12 feet – 2 inches from the west side property line and the proposed addition would be setback 8 feet – 5 inches from the east side property line. The minimum combined side yard setback in the R-1 District is 25 feet. 6. A variance is required in this case to allow for an encroachment in the minimum side yard setback and for a combined side yard setback of less than 25 feet. 7. All other aspects of the proposed addition are in conformance with the Zoning Code requirements for the R-1 District. 8. The proposed addition would not encroach on any flood plains, wetlands, or easements. 9. The proposed addition is not expected to impact any significant trees on the property.