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~_._- e CITY OF ARDEN HILLS MEMORANDUM DATE: March 13, 2000 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Nancy Randall, Associate Planner SUBJECT: Planning Case #00-14, Variance (Corner Side Yard Setback) Chuck Mertensotto, 3491 Lake Johanna Blvd. Request. The applicant is requesting approval of a comer side yard setback variance (7 feet proposed, when 40 feet is required) for a porch addition on a single-family lot zoned R-2 (Exhibit A). . Background. The proposed porch addition is 183 square feet running along the front and side ofthe home. The applicant currently has an 8 by 30-foot (240 square foot) porch on the rear on the home. The applicant desires to build a porch on the street side to enhance the property. It appears that there was a porch in front of the existing door at one time due to some existing footings. The property is currently a rental property. To date, little information has been compiled regarding historic sites or buildings in Arden Hills having architectural/visual interest. Investigation with the Minnesota Historical Society and Ramsey County Historical Society has identified only one site. This house, known as the Charles Perry house, has been designated as a possible nominee for the National Register of Historic Places (Exhibit B). Further research, as well as community interest, is required before actual placement on the Natural Register of Historic Places is pursued. This home currently does not have any historic restrictions or reviews for modifications. Lake Johanna Boulevard will have to be reconstructed in the near future. Staff is uncertain as to what the reconstruction timing and location of the road will be in the future. There currently is a 66-foot right-of-way; however, due to the proximity to the lake and possible need for a sidewalk the right of way may be re-adjusted. Findinl!s - Corner Side Yard Setback Variance Staff concludes that the following factors relate to the requested variance: . 1. Circumstances UniQue to the Propertv: The house currently is 15.37 feet (where 40 feet is required) from the easement line. The house was built (moved) prior to the current setback restrictions. It appears at one time (due to some existing footings) there was a porch approximately 5 by 8 feet in front of the door. Any front entryway will require a variance. 2. Variance not !!Teater than necessary: The variance can be reduced by eliminating the 8 by l4-foot section on the northeast side.