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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—JULY 12, 2021 6 <br /> 2. The structure shall be rotated on the site so the maximum width of the accessory structure, <br /> as viewed from the water, does not exceed ten(10) feet. <br /> 3. The exterior materials of the proposed addition shall be consistent or complementary in <br /> color, texture and quality with those visible on the existing structure. <br /> 4. The Applicant shall provide a landscaping plan indicating structure shall be screened a <br /> minimum of 50 percent by opaque vegetation or topography on the three walls seen from <br /> the lake with ecologically suited landscaping landward of the ordinary high water level <br /> from the lake. Planning staff shall review and approve the screening plan prior to the <br /> issuance of Zoning Permit. <br /> 5. The proposed accessory structure shall conform to all other standards and regulations in <br /> the City Code. <br /> Councilmember Scott asked if the applicant agreed to rotate the building 90 degrees and <br /> questioned why staff was making this a requirement. <br /> Planning Consultant Kansier commented the applicant was aware of the provision and noted the <br /> provision would lessen the visual impact of the structure from the water. <br /> Councilmember Holden indicated she would not be able to support this variance request. <br /> Councilmember Holmes stated if the variance were not approved the structure would have to be <br /> eight feet tall. She inquired if some sort of land use plan would be required to review a structure <br /> that was eight feet tall. <br /> Planning Consultant Kansier explained a zoning permit would be required for this type of <br /> structure. <br /> Councilmember Scott reported if the roof were changed from a pitched roof to a flat roof, the <br /> applicant would meet the City's requirements, however, this would be less visually appealing. He <br /> indicated he has been to the property and met with the applicant. He thanked the applicant for <br /> spending time and the expense of altering the plans to make this building visually appealing. He <br /> stated he would be offering his support of the 17 inch variance. <br /> Councilmember Holmes explained the reason the City kept the structure height at eight feet <br /> within the Ordinance was because the City wanted to minimize the impact from the lake. She <br /> commented "visually appealing" was in the eye of the beholder, because those passing by this <br /> structure may not find it visually appealing. She stated she would like to see the building height at <br /> eight feet and not nine and a half feet. <br /> Councilmember Holden asked if a pitched roof could be put on the shed to have the total <br /> structure height being eight feet. <br /> Planning Consultant Kansier reported this would mean the side walls would have to be shorter, <br /> in order have the peak of the structure at eight feet. <br /> Councilmember McClung stated he would not be supporting this variance noting he would like <br /> to see the City Council stick to the Shoreland Ordinance. <br />