PCP 05-03-2006 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - ARIL 5, 2006 2 L The project shall be completed in accordance with the plans submitted as part of . the variance application. Any significant changes to these plans, as determined by thc City Planner, shall require review and approval by the Planning Commission, 2. The variance shall automatically expire and become void one (1) year from and after the date on which the Council granted such approval if work on the project has not begun within that time period. 3, The accessory structure shall match the architecture and color scheme of the principal structure. 4. The accessory structure shall not exceed the height ofthe principal structure. 5, Total accessory structure square footage on the lot shall not exceed 1,456 square feet. Commissioner McClung asked if the sh'llcture was attached to the home, would the applicant need to request a variance, Mr. Lehnhoffresponded they would. Acting Chair Larson opened the public hearing at 7:07 p.m. Acting Chair Larson invited anyone for or against the request to come fOlward and make comment. Vaughn Morin, 1889 Grant Road, stated his current garage needed a new roof and he wanted to rebuild the entire garage, He indicated he had spoken with his neighbors and . they had no problems with this request. He noted the garage would match the house, Commissioner Bezdicek asked what the estimated height of the garage would be, Mr. Morin responded the new garage would not be any higher than the existing garage which was, he believed approximately 14 feet high, He indicatcd he did not want the garage higher than the house. Acting Chair Larson closed the public hearing at 7:09 p.m, Commissioner Bezdicek asked if the Parks, Trails, and Recreation Commission (PTRC) needed to look at this request bccause the garage would be next to the trail. Mr. Lehnhoff responded there was no requirement the PTRC look at this proposal. Acting Chair Larson inquired about the number of accessory structures. Mr. Lehnhoff responded the applicant could add another accessory structLlre as long as the garage and the accessory structures combined square footage did not exceed 1,456 square feet. He noted if the Commission wanted, they could limit the accessory structure to only the garage and not allow an additional accessory structure. Commissioner Thompson suggested they specifically indicate the approval is for the 1,224 square foot accessory structure. .