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DgwrilltiQU of RegMgst The Project lot and home are located at 1563 Edgewater Avenue,, in an R-1 zoning district. Dr. Eugene Bauer currently owns the property, and Brian and Vanessa Ranallo hold equitable title, with a closing date scheduled for December 17, 2009. Mr. and Mrs. Bauer, the original owners, built the home in 1955 and moved out this past summer. A dining room was added to the home in 1960, and there have been no other material changes or updates since. The current home is outdated, with a single bathroom and a basement bedroom that is not considered legal sleeping space. We have considered various remodeling alternatives; however, we have concluded that new construction will allow us to more effectively bring the residence up to current building code, maximize energy efficiencies and positively impact the surrounding property values. As background on ourselves, we have lived in Arden Hills since 1997 and have made several updates to our current home and landscaping to enhance the living space and aesthetics of the neighborhood. We have three children, ages 6, 9, and 11 in the Mounds View School District,' and also aging parents that we need to consider in our personal residence. The lot at 1563 Edgewater has some unique constraints that we've thoughtfully tried to overcome in designing our proposed home. The width of the lot (and most lakefront lots on Edgewater) is non -conforming, measuring approximately 70 feet wide. This creates a significant challenge to adhere to current setback requirements. Furthermore, in order to construct a new home commensurate with the other homes in the area, the narrow lot requires a home and garage design that is longer from front to back. Additionally, the sloping topography on the north side (lakeside) influences the floor plan. In consequence, we are applying for a variance from the provisions of the Zoning Code, In our planning, we've made several design decisions to preserve and conform with the general aesthetics of the neighborhood while being sensitive to the interests of the surrounding properties: By placing the garage on the East property line, it lies back-to-back with the garage on LOT 13, to minimize any obstruction in south side (street) views. Also, the front loading garage design preserves the mature trees and minimizes the impervious surface. The width of the proposed home is designed to essentially maintain the same side yard setbacks (East and West lot lines) as the existing home, which are greater than the two adjacent properties. The story -and -a -half floor plan is designed to minimize the overall height and maintain the views from across the street and other angles. • In considering the size and position of a deck, we've tried to preserve maximum lakefront views and the significant trees on the lakeside under the constraint of a sloping topography. Ranallo Land Use Application Page 1