06-17-2019 Planning Commission Packet

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Date Application Received: May 22,2019 Date Application Considered as Complete:June 3,2019 60-Day Review Period Expires: August 29,2019 To: Chair Thiesse and Planning Commission Members �t �• Dustin Rief, City Administrator 4kEsH0s6 From: Laura Oakden, Planner Date: June 17, 2019 Subject: LA19-000038, Gregg Katchmark, 140 Leaf Street,Variance, Public Hearing Application Summary: The applicant is requesting a front yard variance Staff Recommendation: Planning Department Staff recommends approval Background The property abuts the creek that flows from Lake Classen to Stubbs Bay which is a protected tributary and subject to a 75' structure setback as well as the standard limitations on hardcover in the 0-75' zone. Portions of the existing house, deck and patio are within 75' of the creek shoreline, which normally exists at approximately the 960' contour,fluctuations being controlled by the dam further south just east of Leaf Street. The applicant is proposing an 800 square foot addition to his single family home. The property is located in the RR-1B (2 acre) zoning district.The property was granted structure and hardcover variances (16-3846, Resolution 6660) in 2016 for a covered deck, stairs and enclosed storagein the 75 foot creek setback. The property is substandard in area and width. The home is currently set at an angle from the front property line with the closest point setback 36.7 feet. The proposed addition would expand the building footprint on the South side of the property conforming to the side setback but would expand the home into the required front yard creating a 31.7 foot setback. LOT ANALYSIS WORKSHEET Section 78-420-Setbacks: DISTRICT RR-1B Required Existing Proposed Front 50' 36.7' 31.7' Side (North) 30' 30.2 No Change Side (South) 30' 101' 70.4 Creek 75' 50' No Change Section 78-420-Lot Area/Width: DISTRICT RR-1B Lot Area Lot Width Required 87,120 (2 acres) 200' Actual 26,867 (0.6acre) 180' Section 78-1403-Structural Building Coverage: