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3. The detached accessory shall not exceed the dimensions of the existing accessory structure, including height and eaves. The applicant shall submit detailed dimensions of the existing structure prior to receiving a demolition permit. 4. The rebuilt accessory structure shall have similar exterior treatments as the principal structure. 5. The applicant shall obtain approval from the Rice Creek Watershed District prior to the issuance of any building permits. Variance 3: New Gravel Driveway Variance Although drainage can be an issue during major rainfall events, the gravel driveway is unlikely to significantly impact the existing stormwater issue in the neighborhood. The drainage issue does need to be addressed separate from this property over the long-term. Moreover, even with the gravel driveway counting as impervious surface, the property does not require a reduction in the 65 percent landscaping requirement. The findings do not support approval of this variance; therefore, Staff is not recommending approval of the variance to construct a partial gravel driveway. As noted earlier, the applicant may want to consider pervious pavers in the proposed gravel portion of the driveway. Pervious pavers would be considered an improved surface, and it would provide a similar or, possibly, greater function for stormwater then the gravel driveway. Options The findings in this report are not specific enough to fully support approval or denial of variances one. With a motion to approve or deny variance number one, the findings or the reasons for the motion must be stated. The following four criteria must be addressed: . The proposed setback encroachment for the new dwelling with attached garage is/is not a reasonable use in the R-I Zone because... . The proposed setback encroachment for the new dwelling with attached garage will/will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood or the City because. . . . The circumstances in this planning case are/ are not uuique to the property because. . . . The variance is/is not based on economic considerations alone because. . . The findings do currently support denial of variance number two and three. If a motion to approve variance number two or three is made, the findings must be amended based on the above four criteria prior to making the motion. If there is a motion to table, it is not necessary to state the findings; however, a reason for the tab ling must be stated. City of Arden Hills Planning Commission Meetingfor July11, 2007 \\Metro~inet.us\ardenhills\Planning\Planning Cases12007\07-016 Gonzalez Variance (COMPLETE)\07! 107 - PC Report - Gonzalez Variance.doc Page 12 of 13