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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - FEBRUARY 22, 1999 3 . B. Planning- Cases 1. Planning Case #98-30, Donald Wahlberg, 1451 Arden Place, Variance, Side Yard Setback Ms. Randall explained that the applicant is requesting approval of a corner side yard setback variance (19 feet 9 inches proposed, when 40 feet is required) for an attached garage addition/storage space to a single family lot zoned R-l. The applicant currently has a small two car attached garage 18 feet by 26 feet (468 square feet) that fronts on Arden Place. The home is angled slightly towards the corner of Arden Place and North Snelling Avenue. The applicant is proposing a 16-foot 8 inch by 33-foot 8 inch (562 square foot) garage addition to replace the storage space that was lost when a detached metal storage shed collapsed earlier this year. At the February 3,1999 Planning Commission meeting, the applicant stated a lean-to car port had existed attached to the current garage. This carport had been removed by the applicant last year. The applicant has evaluated other locations for the storage space, however, this is the only location they feel will work with the existing home. . Ms. Randall stated there had been updates to this Planning Case since the February 3, 1999 Planning Commission meeting. The applicant had supplied a picture depicting the attached carport, removed earlier in the season due to its dilapidated state. The applicant also brought up the fact tllat a chimney on the west side of the garage and the brick wall construction reduces the interior garage width to 15 feet 6 inches. The applicant had submitted to the City Council pictures of the carport and interior of the garage, as well as two views of the open space the applicant wishes to preserve. Ms. Randall advised that the Planning Commission recommends denial of Planning Case #98-30, Corner Side Yard Setback Variance (19 feet 9 inches proposed, when 40 feet is required) for an attached garage (storage space), based on the "Findings - Corner Side Yard Setback Variance (garage)" section of the Staff report dated February 3, 1999. Mr. Wahlberg, 1451 Arden Place, stated that he is involved in landscaping and has developed a Japanese garden in his back yard. He also has a hosta garden and a three season porch and he would prefer not to build a metal storage structure as this would affect the view of his backyard. He indicated that ifhe built the garage to the east, this would cause problems for his next-door neighbor. Mr. Wahlberg noted he had lost storage space when his shed collapsed. Additionally, the 20 year old carport was rotting and he had hoped to replace these structures with a permanent structure rather than a metal building. . Councilmember Larson noted that, according to the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting, the intent ofthe garage was uncertain. He asked Mr. Wahlberg if the purpose of the proposed garage is for storage or car parking. He also asked if Mr. Wahlberg is currently parking two vehicles in his attached garage.