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City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for December 9th, 2020 P:\Planning\Planning Cases\2020\20-017 3493 Siems Court - Var\PC Packets\12-9-2020 Page 2 of 10 The Applicant took the Planning Commissions comments under consideration and submitted revised plans for a smaller structure that would not encroach into the Shore Impact Zone. However, the proposed structure still requires a variance due to the proposed height and area that exceeds current ordinance standards. The Applicant proposes adding new conditions of approval to the request that would set performance standards for the structure and recognizes that this would set a precedent for future structures located near the shore to follow (Attachment E). For example, the Applicant proposing the use of language such as calling the overall structure a ‘floating shed’ that would require future residents to meet certain conditions unique to this specific scenario. On the Subject Property, the Applicant notes that the site features 100% drainage and runoff beneath the existing structure, with runoff uninhibited by any foundation or any non-natural elements, which could be a condition of approval for future applications. They also request an optional requirement for the addition and maintenance of vegetation around the future structure for environmental and aesthetic purposes. The Planning Commission is being asked to determine if a variance request for flexibility with the Shoreland Management District setback requirements should be approved for the new proposed accessory structure. This structure requires flexibility from the restrictions for City Code within Shoreland Management Districts. The evaluation of the proposal should be based on the provisions within the Zoning Code and the Requirements for a Variance in Section 1355.04, Subd. 4 and the Continuation of Nonconforming Uses in Section 1350.02. A revised application should be reviewed in the same manner as required for a new application. Any structural alteration or changes to the original plan require that all procedures shall apply as if a new application were being requested. Plan Evaluation Chapter 13, Zoning Regulations Review 1. District Provisions (R-1 Single Family Residential District) – Section 1320.06 Lot Size and Dimensions The minimum lot width required for the Subject Property is ninety-five (95) feet and the minimum lot length is 130 feet. The minimum lot size is 14,000 square feet. The Subject Property meets the minimum lot width and length requirements for the R-1 District as well as the minimum lot area requirement. The property is approximately 16,152 square feet in area and, including the deck structure near the shore, maintains a structure coverage of 24.8%, a FAR of 0.26, and an impervious surface coverage of 31.3%. The maximum structure coverage allowed is 25%, the maximum FAR allowed is 0.30, and the maximum impervious surface coverage allowed is 35%. If approved for this variance, the property would be beneath the maximum structure coverage, FAR, and impervious coverage allowed under City Code.