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ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION – January 10, 2018 2 detached garage on the property. The two structures are separated by approximately three feet. The City typically requires a minimum of six feet of separation between structures, or if that separation is not met that certain fire protection improvements are completed. The property also has an existing small storage shed located in the southwest corner of the lot. Residential lots are not permitted more than two accessory structures and the applicant has agreed to remove the shed if the variance is approved. City Planner Bachler explained the applicant has applied for a variance in order to allow the detached garage to remain in place. A variance is needed in this case because the garage encroaches on the 10-foot side yard setback requirement on both sides of the lot. In its current location, the garage is setback 2.55 feet from the north property line and 7.96 feet from the south property line. 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: 9,254 square feet Topography: Property slopes down approximately 30 feet from Fairview Avenue to Lake Johanna Boulevard City Planner Bachler reviewed the surrounding area, the Plan Evaluation and the Variance Evaluation Criteria. City Planner Bachler provided the Findings of Fact for review: General Findings: 1. The property at 3415 Lake Johanna Boulevard is located in the R-2 Single & Two Family Residential Zoning District. 2. The lot is a legal nonconforming lot within the R-2 District. 3. The applicant previously moved a second detached garage on to the property. 4. The accessory structure encroaches 7.45 feet into the required side yard setback from the north property line and encroaches 2.04 feet into the required side yard setback from the south property line. The minimum interior side yard setback for accessory structures in the R-2 District is 10 feet. 5. The impervious surface coverage on the lot exceeds the maximum of 35 percent permitted in the R-2 District; however, this was preexisting and is not being increased with this request. 6. The exterior finish of accessory structures is required to be compatible in appearance and material used with the principal structure on the property. 7. All other aspects of the proposed construction are in conformance with the Zoning Code requirements for the R-2 District. 8. The proposed accessory structure would not encroach on any flood plains, wetlands, or easements.