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Page 6 of 8 <br /> <br />9. One (1) storage shed is permitted with the OHWL setback requirement of Lake Johanna as <br />long as it does not exceed 100 square feet in size and eight (8) feet in height. <br />10. The proposed structure exceeds the height at nine (9) feet six (6) inches tall and exceeds <br />the area dimension at 93.5 square feet. <br />11. The proposed structure would otherwise conform to all other requirements and standards <br />of the R-1 district. <br />12. A variance may be granted if enforcement of a provision in the zoning ordinance would <br />cause the landowner practical difficulties. <br /> <br />Additional Review <br /> <br />Residential Building Inspector <br />The Residential Building Inspector has reviewed the plans and has no additional comments at <br />this time. <br /> <br />Engineering Staff <br />Engineering Staff reviewed the proposal and has no additional comments at this time. <br /> <br />Rice Creek Watershed District <br />The Rice Creek Watershed District has reviewed the proposed project and determined that no <br />permit will be required. <br /> <br />Minnesota Department of Natural Resources <br />The DNR has reviewed the plans and has no additional comments on this time as the City of <br />Arden Hills is the permitting agency. <br /> <br />Recommendation <br /> <br />The Planning Commission recommended approval by a 4-3 vote of Planning Case 20-017 for a <br />Variance at 3493 Siems Court, based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans in the <br />December 9, 2020 Report to the Planning Commission, as amended by conditions. <br /> <br />Based on the recent amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, the only variance requested at this time <br />is a variance to the height of the structure. <br /> <br />Motion Language Options <br /> <br />The following are motion language options for the City Council to consider: <br /> <br />1. Approval with Conditions: Motion to approve of Planning Case 20-017 for a Variance at <br />3493 Siems Court, based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans, as amended by <br />following conditions: <br /> <br />1. A Zoning Permit for an accessory structure shall be issued prior to <br />commencement of construction. <br />2. The structure shall be rotated on the site so the maximum width of the accessory <br />structure, as viewed from the water, does not exceed ten (10) feet