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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MARCH 13, 2000 6 . 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. No more than three patrons visiting the premises at a time Hours of operation be between 5:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. No street parking of patrons. Review of Special Use Permit by City Council every two years. All required permits be obtained. No business signs shall be allowed on the premises. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). 3. Case #00-14, Chuck Mertensotto, Corner Side Yard Variance Ms. Randall eXplained that the applicant was requesting approval of a comer side yard setback variance (8 feet proposed, when 40 feet is required) for a porch addition on a single-family lot zoned R-2. The proposed porch addition is 183 square feet running along the front and side of the home. The applicant currently has an 8 by 30 foot (240 square foot) porch on the rear of the home. The applicant desires to build a porch on the street side to enhance the property. This is currently a rental property. . To date, little information has been compiled regarding historic sites or buildings in Arden Hills having architectural/visual interest. Investigation with the Minnesota Historical Society and Ramsey County Historical Society has identified only one site. This house, known as the Charles Perry house, has been designated as a possible nominee for the National Register of Historic Places. Further research, as well as community interest, is required before actual placement on the National Register of Historic Places is pursued. The home currently does not have any historic restrictions or reviews for modifications. Ms. Randall noted the house is not square to the road and explained that the shorter side of the property is considered the front, noting both the front and sides of a comer lot require a 40 foot setback so the corner side setback is not currently being met. With regard to circumstances unique to the property, staff found the house currently is 15.37 feet (where 40 feet is required) from the easement line. The house was built (moved) prior to the current setback restriction. Ms. Randall explained that the variance could be reduced by eliminating the 8 by 14-foot section on the northeast. She presented an overview diagram of the house structure and how a porch could be configured which would not present as much of an impact. She advised that it appears at one time (due to some existing footings) there was a porch approximately 5 by 8 feet in front of the door. Any front entryway will require a variance. Because of that, staff felt the porch could be placed in that location but not wrapped around the building. Ms. Randall stated Lake Johanna Boulevard currently has a 66' right-ot~way; however, it may be reconstructed and may shift somewhat but the exact alignment is not yet known. She asked the City Council to keep that in mind when considering structure locating closer to Lake Johanna Boulevard. .