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e . . ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - MARCH 1,2000 DRAt 9 Commissioner Sand moved to recommend denial of Planning Case #00-14, comer side yard variance for a porch addition so that other design options can be considered and a formal presentation made to the Planning Commission. Commissioner Sand stated that he thinks trying to redesign the porch configuration tonight may actually result in "hamstringing" the applicant in what he can design and construct. Commissioner Nelson seconded the motion. Commissioner Nelson asked if the staff recommendation would provide a benefit. Mr. Mertensotto stated it would allow a front entrance to be constructed which would be of benefit to him. The motion failed (2 ayes, Erickson and Sand - 2 nays, Nelson and Rye). Commissioner Nelson moved, seconded by Commissioner Rye to recommend approval of Planning Case #00-14, comer side yard variance for a porch addition based on the "Findings-Comer Side Yard Setback Variance" section of the staff report dated March 1, 2000, with the following modification: 1. Eliminate the 8 by l4-foot section on the northeast side thus only needing a 12- foot setback where a 40 foot setback is required. The motion carried (3-1 Sand). This Planning Case will be reviewed at the Monday, March 13, 2000, City Council meeting. PLANNING CASE #00-15 - ROBERT ALEKSANDER - 4453 OLD HIGHWAY 10- REAR YARD VARIANCE Ms. Randall explained that the applicant was requesting approval of a rear yard setback variance (23 feet 6 inches proposed when 30 feet is required) for a room and deck addition on a single- family lot zoned R-1. The proposed porch addition is a 500 square foot addition running along the back side of the home. The home was constructed in 1988 with three patio doors facing out the back of the home. When the home was built, the Zoning Ordinance required a 30-foot rear yard setback which is the same as required today. The home was placed 35 feet 6 inches from the rear property line. The applicant has stated that due to the interior configuration and location of the existing patio doors, this seems the most feasible location for a deck and room addition. The home currently meets all setback requirements. The lot is very wide, allowing for expansion on either side of the home. The rear of the home borders land owned by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which surrounds Round Lake. The area between the ordinary high water mark and the rear property line is about 200 feet. Zoning Ordinance Section VI, C, d, requires a 75-foot setback from the ordinary high water mark. The proposed porch and deck meet the 75-foot setback requirement.