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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – JANUARY 11, 2021 6 <br /> <br />3. The Applicant shall add landscaped screening to assist in screening the structure from <br />adjacent properties. Planning staff shall review and approve the screening plan prior to the <br />issuance of Zoning Permit. <br />4. The proposed accessory structure shall conform to all other standards and regulations in <br />the City Code. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden reported there were a lot of steep properties around Lake Johanna, she <br />questioned why this property was unique. <br /> <br />Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla explained this finding was provided <br />by the applicant. He indicated the applicant believes the topography of his lot was unique when <br />compared to others. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden stated she would like to hear from staff on why this property was <br />unique. <br /> <br />Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla commented there were other <br />properties with similar characteristics. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung requested information regarding how the City’s ordinance compared <br />to neighboring communities or the DNR. <br /> <br />Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla reported staff reviewed adjacent <br />community’s codes and noted Shoreview has a maximum of 250 square feet, Roseville has a <br />maximum of 250 square feet and New Brighton requires residents to meet accessory structure and <br />setback requirements. He noted the model ordinance from the DNR sets a maximum of 250 <br />square feet with a note that municipalities may set a size they deem necessary. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant indicated the City has a standard of 64 feet and questioned if this was the right <br />standard for the City to have. He reported the 64 square feet would allow for an eight foot by eight <br />foot shed. He commented this was not a lot of space. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden explained properties on lakes are allowed to have a second storage shed, <br />while other properties in Arden Hills are not. She asked if lake property owners could have a <br />concrete slab next to a shed to allow them to chain a canoe or kayak to the shed. <br /> <br />Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla commented this would be allowed. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant asked if lakeshore properties are allowed to have two accessory structures. <br /> <br />Community Development Manager/City Planner Mrosla reported this was allowed. He stated <br />one structure could be located within the setback and the other had to be outside the setback area. <br /> <br />Councilmember McClung explained he visited this property and others along the lake. He <br />commented after weighing the pros and cons, he could see both sides of the equation. He agreed <br />that 64 square feet was quite small. He questioned if the Council should be considering this