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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MARCH 13,2000 8 . Ms. Marguerite Jaster stated she lives 3 houses from the applicant on Lake Johanna Boulevard, and added her support to the request. She added the plans would break up the verticality of the home. Mayor Probst expressed his support of increasing the width of the deck at the home's southeast corner. Councilmember Aplikowski expressed approval of a triangular shaped configuration at the south of the home, but stated she is open to allowing approval of a variance. Mr. Mertensotto agreed to review the site plan and decide upon some options for the north side oftlle home. Mayor Probst stated that City staff could work with him on alternative plans. C0U11cilmember Grant moved, seconded by Councilmember Aplikowski to table Planning Case #00-14, corner side yard variance until the March 27,2000 Regular Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). 4. Case #00-15, Robert Aleksander, Rear Yard Variance Ms. Randall explained that the applicant was requesting approval of a rear yard setback variance (23 feet 6 inches proposed when 30 feet is required) for a room and deck addition on a single- family lot zoned R-l. . The proposed porch addition is a 500 square foot addition running along the backside of the home. The home was constructed in 1988 with three patio doors facing out the back of the home. When the home was built, the Zoning Ordinance required a 30-foot rear yard setback, which is the same as required today. The home was placed 35 feet 6 inches from the rear property line. The applicant has stated that due to the interior configuration and location of the existing patio doors, this seems the most feasible location for a deck and room addition. The home currently meets all setback requirements. The lot is very wide, allowing for expansion on either side of the home. The rear of the home borders land owned by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which surrounds Round Lake. The area between the ordinary high water mark and the rear property line is about 200 feet. Zoning Ordinance Section VI, C, d, requires a 75-foot setback from the ordinary high water mark. The proposed porch and deck meet the 75-foot setback requirement. Zoning Ordinance Section VI, C, 2, a, allows features which are part of the principal structure, inc] uding but not limited to eaves, cantilevered areas, cornices, canopies, awnings, decks, balconies, steps, ramps, tire escapes, and chimneys. These may extend three feet into the required front, side, and rear sctbacks but in no case shall the setback to these encroachments be less than six feet. This would allow for an 8 foot 6 inch to an 11 foot 8 inch deck addition across the back without needing a variance. A room addition or porch does not qualify for the three- foot exception. . With regard to circumstances Lmique to the property, staff found the property borders property owned by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for protection of Round Lake. There is over 200 feet between the deck and porch area and the ordinary high water mark. The variance can be