7A, Planning Case 09-017 for 3413 Snelling Ave.

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Planning Commission DRAFT Minutes — September 9, 2009 A. Planning Case 09-017; Variance and Site Plan Review; 3413 Snelling Avenue N; McMonigal Architects — Not a Public Hearing Chair Larson requested Commissioner Thompson be excused during Planning Case 09-017. Commissioner Thompson excused herself at 6:35 p.m. City Planner Beekman reported that the applicants are requesting a variance and site plan review to construct an 816 square foot detached garage in the front yard of the home located at 3413 Snelling Avenue N, and have submitted a letter addressing the variance criteria, a survey of the property, a letter of support signed by neighbors, elevations of the proposed garage, and an onsite storage plan. She then provided background information. City Planner Beekman stated that the Staff offers the following twenty findings for consideration: 1. The lot size meets the requirements of the R-1 Zoning District. 2. The lot meets the depth requirements for the R-1 Zoning District. 3. The lot is only 60 feet wide which does not meet the 95 foot width requirement for the R-1 Zoning District. 4. The applicant is proposing an 816 square foot detached garage. 5. The proposed detached garage would be located in the front yard lot. Accessory structures are not permitted in the front yard. 6. The proposed garage meets the front yard setback requirements for a principle structure in the R-1 Zoning District. 7. The proposed garage meets the side yard setbacks for an accessory structure. 8. The proposed structure coverage meets the requirements of the R-1 Zoning District. 9. The proposed minimum landscape area meets the requirements of the R-1 Zoning District. 10. The proposed garage would not exceed the 15 foot height limit. 11. The proposed garage is outside of the 100-year flood plain, wetlands, and easements.