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structure is inches from the western property line and approximately six feet from the southern side property line. 6. The proposed relocated detached accessory structure would be of the same size and dimensions as the existing detached accessory structure. 7. The proposed relocated detached accessory structure would be 5.6 feet from the western property line and 6.9 feet from the southern property line. The new accessory structure would still be encroaching on the western and southern property line setbacks, which requires a variance. 8. The applicant proposes to install a new 1067.1 square foot paved driveway and a 439.2 square foot gravel driveway. A new gravel driveway requires a variance. 9. The proposed redevelopment does not exceed the 25 percent structure limit or necessitate a reduction in the 65 percent landscape requirement. No variances are needed for lot coverage. 10. The proposed new dwelling does not exceed the 35 foot height limit. 11. The proposed new dwelling and accessory structure are permitted uses in the R-2 Zone. 12. The existing dwelling and the proposed garage are outside of the 100-year flood plain, wetlands, and easements. Variance 1: On the dwelling western property line setback encroachment variance: 13. A dwelling with attached garage is a reasonable use within the R-2 Zone. 14. The topography of the property is somewhat unique, and that may warrant a setback variance from the western property line for the dwelling with the attached garage. 15. Given the location ofthe property and development characteristics of adjacent properties, it is unlikely that the proposed dwelling and attached garage would negatively impact the character of the surrounding neighborhood or City. The structure to the south is 40 feet from the western property line while the structures to the north are close as ten feet to the western property line. 16. The proposed plans and setback variance for the dwelling do not appear to be based on economic considerations alone. Variance 2: On the nonconforming accessory structure relocation variance: 17. An accessory structure is a permitted and reasonable use within the R-2 Zone. 18. If the western property line is designated as the rear property line, it appears that constructing the accessory structure in a conforming location would be feasible. 19. Moving the proposed accessory structure an additional 4.5 feet east and 3.4 feet north would eliminate the need for a variance but increase the need for fill. 20. Since the existing accessory structure, which would be removed, is closer to the lot lines that then proposed accessory structure, it is unlikely that the new accessory structure would have any noticeable impact on the surrounding neighborhood or City. 21. The proposed plans and variance for the accessory structure do not appear to be based on economic considerations alone. City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meeting for July 11, 2007 \\Metro-inet.us\ardenhills\PlanninglPlanning Cases\2007\07-016 Gonzalez Variance (COMPLETE)1071 107 - PC Report - Gonzalez Variance. doc Page 9 of 13