4C, Site Plan Review & Variance 3275 Lake Johanna Blvd.

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PLANNING CASE # 08-001- Site Plan Review and Variance; Marc & Dawn AI; 3275 Lake Johanna Bonlevard. Ms, Beekman reported that the applicant submitted a site plan to construct a 1,445 square foot detached garage on the property located at 3275 Lake Johanna Boulevard. The applicant is also requesting a variance to reconstruct a silo that would be attached to the garage at a height of 20 feet 10 inches, She then provided background information and said staff recommends approval of the site plan review, She stated that the findings of fact do not specifically support approval or denial of the variance, She stated if the Planning Commission recommends approval, staff recommends the following six conditions: 1. 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 use best management practices (BMPs) to control erosion at all times during construction. 3, The applicant shall obtain approval or a waiver from the Rice Creek Watershed District prior to the issuance of any building permits, 4, The structure shall conform to all other regulations in the City Code, 5, The height variance shall be for the silo portion of the plans only. No other portion of the accessory structure shall exceed a height of 15 feet. 6. The detached garage shall be compatible with the color and exterior materials ofthe existing dwelling. Chair Sand opened the floor to Commission questions, Commissioner Zimmerman inquired if there is a second story in the garage. Ms. Beekman stated she isn't sure, but it does meet the height requirement. Marc AI, 3275 Lake Johanna Blvd" stated there is a second story on the garage with dormers to match the architecture of the house, Commissioner Zimmerman inquired if it will be a trussed roof, Mr, Al stated it isn't intended for boarders and could be used for storage, Commissioner Zimmerman stated that there is a requirement that it not be for living quarters and the code only allows for accessory structures, Mr. Al stated that he was aware ofthis and intended to comply with regulations.