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City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for January 10, 2018 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2017\PC 17-027 - 3415 Lake Johanna Boulevard - Variance\Memos_Reports_17-027 Page 4 of 7 E. Exterior Finish The exterior finish of accessory structures is required to be compatible in appearance and material used with the principal structure on the property. The principal dwelling and existing detached garage have a tan exterior finish. The new detached garage has a dark grey exterior finish. As a recommended condition of approval, the applicant would be required to paint the new garage so that it is more compatible with the principal structure. F. Lot Coverage The maximum structure coverage permitted in he R-2 District is 25 percent and the minimum landscape lot area is 65 percent. As proposed, the structure coverage on the lot would be 22.3 percent and the landscape lot area would be 56.8 percent. The proposal would not result in a reduction in landscape lot area as the garage is located on an existing impervious surface. The existing landscape lot area is considered to be nonconforming. Lot Coverage Proposed R-2 Regulations Square Feet Percent Structure Coverage 2,067 22.34% Maximum 25% Driveway 1,127 12.18% Sidewalks & Steps 803 8.68% Total Impervious Coverage 3,997 43.20% Maximum 35% Landscape Area 5,257 56.80% Minimum 65% Lot Size 9,254 - 2. Flood Plain, Wetlands, and Easements The proposed garage is outside of any flood plains, wetlands, or easements. 3. Additional Review Building Official The Building Official has reviewed the plans and has no additional comments at this time. The applicant would be required to obtain a Building Permit for the new garage and complete all improvements necessary to bring the structure into compliance with the Building Code. City Engineer The City Engineer has reviewed the plans and has no additional comments at this time.