05-17-2021 Planning Commission Packet

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• Date Application Received: 04/21/2021 O� Date Application Considered as Complete:05/04/2021 g. VjO 60-Day Review Period Expires: 07/03/2021 To: Chair Kirchner and Planning Commission Members y ,` Adam Edwards,City Administrator 4kESH08)`" From: Melanie Curtis, Planner VY1GG Date: 17 May 2021 Subject: #LA21-000031, Doug Johnson o/b/o Steve Zawoyski, 724 Tonkawa Rd Variance Public Hearing Application Summary: The applicant is requesting rear setback variance in order to construct a second story addition on an existing detached garage. Staff Recommendation: Planning Department Staff recommends approval. Background In 2011,the property owners received variances in order to build the new home and detached garage. Resolution No. 6083 granted lot area and lot width variances, a hardcover variance • permitting 32.9% hardcover where 25% is allowed, and a rear setback variance for the detached garage to be set back 15 feet from the rear/street yard where a 30-foot setback is required. The applicant is requesting a variance to add a second story above the existing detached garage. The garage has a street-facing overhead door which requires the building to be set at the principal building setback of 30 feet.The garage is set at 15.6 feet from the rear property line. Practical Difficulties Analysis Applicant Submittal Information:The applicant has identified the lot width and topography of the property as practical difficulties supporting the requested variance. Additionally,they have provided supporting documentation regarding Practical Difficulties attached as Exhibit B, and should be asked for additional testimony regarding the application. Planning Staff Practical Difficulty Analysis: Regarding practical difficulty, Staff finds the lot width, topography, and the proximity of the existing garage to the rear lot line support the requested variance. •