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e . e . tOj';,,",1 ~ Q ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - OCTOBER 30, 2000 5 Ms. Chaput stated that two gazcbos arc being proposed: a 26' gazebo (Williamsburg Pagoda) on the nOlihwesterly sidc of the principal structure and a 12' x 14' gazebo (Victorian Oval) on the south,vesterly side. The Williamsburg gazebo is approximately 676 square feet in area whereas the Victorian is 168 square feet. The gazebos are considered acecssory to the principal structurc on the property and are, therefore, being evaluated according to accessory structure regulations. Ms. Chaput stated that the Zoning Ordinmlce does not currently limit the number of accessory structures on a property. Therefore, the addition of two is permitted. Thcy also do not exceed the height of thc 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 acccssory structures are permitted in the rcar 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 thc rear ofthc principal building. Ms. Chaput stated that the setback for accessory structures for within either the side yard or the rcar yard is 10'. The proposed positioning of the gazebos exceed this considerably. The Williamsburg is approximately 223' (-,30' from the principal building) and the Victorian is 94' (~112 from tlle 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 stmctures outlined in the City of Arden Hills' Zoning Ordinance. Ms. Chaput stated that the Plamling Commission recommends approval of a P1mmed Unit Development amendment to North Heights Lutheran Church, located at 1700 Highway 96, for the addition of two accessory structures (gazebos) on the southwest portion ofthc property, as outlined in thc submitted plans, with the following condition: I. Application for a huilding permit must be made with the Building Inspector prior to construction. MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Councilmcmber Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve Planning Case #00-36, Planned Unit Development amendment to North Heights Lutheran Church, located at 1700 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: 1. Application for a building permit must bc made with the Building Inspector prior to construction. The motion carried unanimously (5-0).