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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - APRIL 24, 2000 12 The applicant currently does not have a garage or driveway. The applicant utilizes a few parking spaces on a short drive just otT Shoreline Lane, The proposed garage would be 643 square feet (23' 6" by 27' -4"). The garage is proposed to be 27' -4"; however, the applicant is proposing a 3- foot wide stairway in the rear of the garage. The addition is proposed to be 25 x 28 teet and would have additional bedroom space. To connect an addition or garage to the house, two bedrooms would be eliminated leaving only one bedroom. The new addition would create four small bedrooms. The addition and garage will be constructed using similar materials to the existing home. Staff looked tor alternative locations such as reducing the addition or moving the garage and addition to run along the front of the home. The lot has the space to accommodate the addition and garage in the buildable area; however, the slope from Shoreline Lane to the front of the home would create a drainage problem for the garage. The addition alone does not show a hardship. A garage could be constructed on this site without direct access to the home; thus no reduction in bedrooms would occur. However, if the garage is constructed at or behind the required 40 foot setback there would be some drainage issues due to the very steep slope. The front entrance is in the center of the home. An addition blocking the front door would make entry to the home confusing for visitors. The slope of the lot makes it difficult to add a garage in front of the existing home without causing drainage problems. Other properties in the immediate area have a similar setback. The property currently does not have a garage. The proposed garage is not larger than necessary (standard two car). Moving the addition and garage back would cause drainage problems. There are ways of draining water around tlle garage entrance; however, these tend to freeze in the winter/spring, causing problems. The addition could be minimized allowing the garage to be moved back; however, drainage problems will occur. The additional bedrooms would not be needed if the existing bedrooms were not disturbed by a hallway. Mr. Lynch advised the Planning Commission recommends approval of Planning Case #00-19, front yard setback variance (27 feet proposed where 40 is required) for an addition and garage with one (1) condition. MOTION: Councilmember Larson moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve Planning Case #00-19, Front Yard Setback Variance, Jeff LaNassa, 3153 Shoreline Lane, with the following condition: l. If the structure is damaged in excess of the building code threshold for damage, the variance would no longer be valid. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).