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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — OCTOBER 28, 2019 4 Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla explained the existing driveway facing New Brighton Boulevard was built in 2000 and predates the current zoning code restrictions for driveways in R-2 properties. The proposed detached garage on the subject property is setback twenty-seven (27) feet from the property line and would encroach 13 feet into the front setback. However, staff inspected other nearby R-2 properties and noted that numerous properties in the same district have garages located within the front yard setback. The proposed garage would be constructed to preserve an existing significant tree and would avoid which would avoid relocating the power line to build the garage 40 feet behind the setback. The proposed garage would otherwise meet all other R-2 zoning requirements. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla reviewed the Plan Evaluation, Variance Requirements and offered the following Findings of Fact: General Findings: 1. The property at 1932 County Road E is located in the R-2 Single Family Residential Zoning District. 2. The existing driveway on the property facing New Brighton Avenue is legally nonconforming because it was built prior to the ordinance amendment pertaining to driveways. 3. The property owners have requested a variance in order to construct a garage on the driveway that would encroach on the front yard setback facing New Brighton Avenue. 4. The proposed garage would meet all other minimum setback requirements for the R-2 District. 5. The proposed garage would meet the minimum lot coverage requirements, maximum building height requirement for the R-2 District, as indicated by the plans submitted by the Applicant. 6. The proposed development would not encroach on any flood plains, wetlands, or easements. 7. The proposed development is not expected to impact any significant trees on the property. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla explained the Planning Commission recommended approval by a 7-0 vote of Planning Case 19-013 for a Variance at 1932 Count Road E W, based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans in the October 9, 2019 Report to the Planning Commission, as amended by the following conditions: 1. The project shall be completed in accordance with the plans submitted as amended by the conditions of approval. Any significant changes to these plans, as determined by the City Planner, shall require review and approval by the Planning Commission and City Council. 2. A Building Permit shall be required prior to commencement of construction. 3. The structure shall conform to all other regulations in the City Code. 4. The finish of the proposed addition shall complement the existing structure. Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla commented the Planning Commission noted concerns about the number of vehicles that could potentially be parked on this lot with the two driveways. However, the Planning Commission did not formally add any conditions of approval related to parking on site and instead recommended that the City Council provide direction on this issue as part of this variance request.