04-30-07 Item 4G, Planning Case 07-008 Variance at 3346 Lake Johanna Blvd

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...... u... <( Ct:: C ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - APRIL 4, 2007 6 B. PLANNING CASE #07-008 - VARIANCE; ROBERT AND CYNTHIA TEELING; 3346 LAKE JOHANNA BOULEVARD Mr. Lehnhoff stated applicant was requesting a variance to construct a 96-square foot sunroom addition to the front side of the existing dwelling that would encroach approximately three feet into the northern side yard setback. Staff recommended the following three conditions ifthe Planning Commission moves for approval: I. The project shall be completed in accordance with the plans submitted as amended by the conditions of approval. Any significant changes to these plans, as determined by the City Planner, shall require review and approval by the Planning Commission. 2. The applicant shall obtain all necessary permits from the Rice Creek Watershed District and any other necessary agencies prior to the City issuing any building permits. 3. The roof of the sunroom shall be shingled to match the roof ofthe existing dwelling. He indicated he had received an email from Barbara Clark, 3342 Lake Johanna Avenue, in favor of the variance, an email from Steve and Mari Schmidt, 3352 Lake Johanna, and an email from Nancy Hansen, 3368 Lake Johanna Boulevard all in favor of this variance. He stated he had also received one phone call in support. Commissioner Zimmerman stated because the sunroom was being constructed on a slab, this was not habitable space, could not be lived in, or slept in. Chair Sand opened the public hearing at 8:14 p.m. Chair Sand invited anyone for or against the request to come forward and make comment. Commissioner Thompson asked if they had looked at moving it 2-3 feet so the encroachment would not be as great. Bob Teeling, 3346 Lake Johanna Blvd, replied they had looked at moving the structure over, but they would have to restructure the house in order to accommodate moving the sunroom. Chair Sand did not believe this would encroach any further to the street as the property to the south did. He believed this sunroom would be a good addition to the property. He asked if the entire concrete patio would be replaced. Mr. Teeling responded they would replace the entire slap. Chair Sand closed the public hearing at 8:22 p.m. Commissioner Thompson asked if they wanted criteria around the living space. Commissioner Zimmerman noted that was part of the Zoning Code and Building Code. Commissioner Zimmerman moved, seconded by Commissioner Larson to approve Planning Case No. 07-008, for a variance at 3346 Lake Johanna Boulevard based on the findings of fact and the finding the property is unique due to circumstances that were not