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<br />· Encroach eight feet into the rear yard setback; <br />· Increase the structure coverage to 26 percent. <br /> <br />The existing detached garage would remain unchanged. <br /> <br />The applicant has submitted a letter addressing the variance criteria, a site plan of the property, <br />and elevations of the existing and proposed structure (Attachment A and C). There are no <br />previous variance requests on file for this property. <br /> <br />The property is within the Hunters Park Homeowners Association, which plays a role in the <br />variance process and is discussed in more detail in the below section. <br /> <br />Findin2S of Fact <br /> <br />The Planning Commission offers the following fourteen findings of fact for review: <br /> <br />General Findings <br />1. Although the 8,712 square foot lot was approved as part of the Hunters Park PUD, it does <br />not meet the minimum requirements of the R-3 Zone. <br />2. The existing dwelling encroaches into the required front, side, and rear setbacks. The <br />detached garage encroaches on the southern side yard setback. <br />3. The proposed addition would encroach into the rear yard setback by eight feet and into <br />the front yard setback by four feet. <br />4. The proposed addition does not encroach on either side setbacks <br />5. The landscape area would be reduced from 67 percent to 60 percent of the lot. A <br />variance is required to reduce landscape area below 65 percent. <br />6. The dwelling with the proposed addition would not exceed the 35 foot height limit. <br />7. Dwellings are permitted structures within the R-3 Zone. <br />8. The existing dwelling and the proposed garage are outside of the 100-year flood plain, <br />wetlands, and easements. <br /> <br />Variance Findings: <br />9. A dwelling and addition are reasonable uses within the R-3 Zone. <br />10. The nonconforming lot size for the R-3 Zone, which was approved as part of the PUD, <br />may present a unique situation that warrants the requested variances. There are no <br />unique topographical conditions. <br />11. It is unlikely the proposed addition would have a negative impact on the property or the <br />neighborhood. The addition would not increase the encroachment of the existing home <br />and would be screened from neighbors by the detached garage. <br /> <br />City of Arden Hills <br />City Council Meetingfor July 27, 2009 <br /> <br />\ \Metro-inet\ardenhills\Admin\Council\Agendas & Packet Information \2009\07-27-09 Regular\Packet Information\7.B - 07-27-09 - Regular <br />Meeting - Memo - Nelson Variance.doc <br /> <br />Page 2 of4 <br />