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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - OCTOBER 30, 2000 5 . Ms, Chaput stated that two gazebos are being proposed: a 26' gazebo (Williamsburg Pagoda) on the northwesterly side of the principal structure and a 12' x 14' gazebo (Victorian Oval) on the southwesterly side, The Williamsburg gazebo is approximately 676 square feet in area whereas the Victorian is 168 square feet. The gazebos are considered accessory to the principal structure on the property and are, therefore, being evaluated according to accessory structure regulations. Ms. Chaput stated that the Zoning Ordinance does not currently limit the number of accessory structures on a property. Therefore, the addition of two is permitted. They also do not exceed the height of the principal structure, nor do they exceed the height permitted by the Zoning Ordinance of35'. The gazebos are located in the side yard of the property and are not proposed to be located within the front yard setback of the principal building, The Zoning Ordinance states that accessory structures are permitted in the rear yard and within any area that is not nearer the front lot line than the front yard setback line for the principal structure to which it is accessory. The gazebos, although located on the side yard of the property, are actually to the rear of the principal building. Ms. Chaput stated that the setback for accessory structures for within either the side yard or the rear yard is 10', The proposed positioning ofthc gazebos exceed this considerably. The Williamsburg is approximately 223' (-30' from the principal building) and the Victorian is 94' (-112 from the building) from the side lot line according to the property survey, Also, the areas of both gazebos are less than the maximum area permitted for an accessory structure. . Ms. Chaput stated that the proposed gazebos meet all of the minimum requirements for accessory structures outlined in the City of Arden Hills' Zoning Ordinance. Ms. Chaput stated that the Planning Commission recommends approval of a Planned Unit Development amendment to North Heights Lutheran Church, located at ] 700 Highway 96, for the addition of two accessory structures (gazebos) on the southwest portion of the property, as outlined in the submitted plans, with the following condition: L Application for a building permit must be made with the Building Inspector prior to construction. MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve Planning Case #00-36, Planned Unit Development amendment to North Heights Lutheran Church, located at ] 700 Highway 96, for the addition of two accessory structures (gazebos) on the soutllwest portion of the property, as outlined in the submitted plans, with the following condition: L Application for a building permit must be made with the Building Inspector prior to construction, The motion carried unanimously (5-0). .