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City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for October 9, 2019 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2019\19-011 - 1314 Cannon Ave - Var\Memos Reports Page 3 of 6 neighborhood and there are several dwellings in the neighborhood that do not meet minimum setback requirements. C. Lot Coverage Properties in the R-1 District are permitted up to 25 percent structure coverage and must maintain a minimum landscape lot area of 65 percent. The property is currently in conformance with the Structure and Landscape Coverage Requirements for the R-1 District. The Subject Property will remain in conformance with the proposed addition as shown on the table below Lot Coverage Proposed R-1 Regulations Square Feet Percent Total Structure with addition 3,116 19% Maximum 25% Total Impervious Coverage 4,116 25% Maximum 35% Landscape Area 12,348 75% Minimum 65% Lot Size 15,246 s.f. 14,000 s.f. Table 1. Structure and Landscape Coverage Requirements for the R-1 District D. Floor Area Ratio The floor area ratio (FAR) is calculated by dividing the gross square footage of the dwelling by the lot area. In the R-1 District, the maximum FAR permitted is 0.3. According to the Applicant’s building permit application, the FAR would be 0.18. 2. Exceptions to the Minimum Requirements for All Districts – Section 1325.03 Section 1325.03, Subd. 2(D) of the Zoning Code allows for a nonconforming single-family dwelling to be expanded if certain provisions are met. A proposed addition is required to maintain all existing setback distances, and the addition cannot extend closer than 30 feet from the rear property line or 5 feet from a side property line. The addition is also required to be consistent with the existing structure in terms of exterior materials and roof design, and cannot result in any new nonconforming conditions on the property. The proposal will not extend the existing nonconforming structure closer to the side property line and meets the provisions expounded upon in Section 1325.03, Subd. 2(D) of the Zoning Code. Therefore, the remaining setback distances will be maintained. 3. Variance Requirements – Section 1355.04, Subd. 4 The applicants have requested a variance to construct a four-season poach on an existing nonconforming property. The Planning Commission will need to make a determination utilizing the following variance findings and criteria on whether there are practical difficulties with complying with the zoning regulations.