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AGENDA ITEM <br /> <br />Prepared By: LLO Reviewed By: J. Barnhart Approved By <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />1. Purpose. The applicant is requesting lot area, lot width, front yard setback and side yard setback <br />variances for a new home. <br /> <br />2. Background. The applicant is planning to construct a new home on the property. Currently, the <br />property has a nonconforming 855 sq. ft single family home. The applicant is proposing to place the new <br />home with a slightly larger front yard setback and similar side yard setback. The proposed front yard <br />setback is 35.4 feet. The proposed side yard setbacks are 19’ to the north and 22 feet to the south. The <br />applicant is proposing a 2 story home with a walk out basement. The property is nonconforming with <br />respect to area (0.64 acres) and in width (93’), where the RR-1A district requires 5 acres in area and 300’ <br />in width. <br /> <br />3. 15.99 Deadline. The applicant made a complete application on March 2, 2021. Following the 60-day <br />review period this application would expire May 1, 2021. <br /> <br />4. Planning Commission Vote and Comment The planning commission held a public hearing on March <br />15, 2021. Following the public hearing the planning commission voted 7 to 0 on a motion to approve the <br />requested variances. The planning commission appreciated the applicant’s efforts to design a home that <br />meets the needs of the property. <br /> <br />5. Public Comment. The applicant submitted letters of support from the two abutting neighbors. <br /> <br />6. Staff Recommendation. Staff recommends approval of the application. <br /> <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED <br />Motion to adopt or amend the approval resolution. <br /> <br /> <br />Exhibits <br />A. DRAFT Resolution <br />B. Plans <br />C. DRAFT PC Minutes <br />D. PC Staff Report <br /> <br />References <br />PC Exhibits <br />A. Application <br />B. Practical Difficulties Documentation Form <br />C. Existing & Proposed Survey/Site Plan <br />D. Proposed Plans and Elevations <br />E. Narrative <br />F. Neighbor Letters <br />G. Property Owners List and Map <br /> <br />Item No.: 12 Date: April 12, 2021 <br />Item Description: LA21-000020 – Jacob Brown, 4085 Watertown Road, Variances – <br />Resolution <br />Presenter: Laura Oakden <br />Planner <br />Agenda <br />Section: <br />Consent Agenda