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House <br /> Footprint <br /> East Walkway <br /> (R®puce Existngj <br /> Tree <br /> (Existing) —-—-—- s <br /> Retaining Wall <br /> (Replace Exlsting) <br /> West Walkway <br /> Tree <br /> Proposed Deck-Revised (Exis&v) <br /> fExtend Existing) <br /> Driveway <br /> "BHpge" (Existing) <br /> {Replace Existing) <br /> City KOM <br /> Retaining Wall prep Una <br /> (Replace Existing) <br /> Paver <br /> Walitwgy <br /> Stairs <br /> (Replace Existing) Pfanting Beds <br /> Same Existing-Some New <br /> Curhlr.ulter (All Dark Brawn areas) <br /> Plan Evaluation <br /> The initial proposal was for a deck that would be approximately twenty-eight (28) feet from the <br /> front property line. The Applicants' current proposal would encroach seven and a half(7.5) feet <br /> into the forty (40) foot front yard setback of the property and therefore require a one (1) foot <br /> variance for a proposed thirty-three (33)foot front yard setback. The square footage of the revised <br /> deck plan is now 288 square feet. The initial plan was proposed for 370 square feet and this current <br /> proposal is less than the existing 298 square foot deck structure. The existing non-conforming <br /> bridge would be replaced as is. <br /> The Applicants explain in their revised narrative that if granted, this revised variance request will <br /> allow them to ensure a safe access to the front door including access for a medical gurney given <br /> the unique circumstance of a front door raised several feet from the ground. The Applicants' plan <br /> increases the area outside the front door to make the front more accessible and to create a space <br /> that they argue will support more neighborly engagement. The Applicants argue that the deck is <br /> an essential feature of the house, as it provides the only access to the front door and the plan they <br /> propose does not extend farther toward the front lot line any more than the current deck and <br /> adjoining stone stairs, nor is the proposed deck any higher than the current deck, which would <br /> preserve neighborhood character. The proposal also removes a section of the deck to the west of <br /> the front door which partially blocks the egress window on the ground level. <br /> City ofArden Hills <br /> City Council Meeting for August 10, 2020 <br /> P:TlanningTlanning Cases1202W20-0041741 Venus Avenue Tourdot Variance EC Packet <br /> Page 3 of 7 <br />