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• Date Application Received: 01/18/2022 <br /> Date Application Considered as Complete:01/18/2022 -vLO %jO <br /> 60-Day Review Period Expires: 03/19/2022 <br /> To: Chair Kirchner and Planning Commission Members y ,4- <br /> Adam Edwards, City Administrator �e G� <br /> lkESHO°' <br /> From: Melanie Curtis, Planner VYIGG <br /> Date: 22 February 2022 <br /> Subject: #LA22-000007,Alma Homes LLC o/b/o Andrea &Garrett Gronberg, <br /> 65 Stubbs Bay Rd N, <br /> Variances <br /> Public Hearing <br /> Application Summary: The applicant is requesting approval of lot area, lot width, side yard setback, and <br /> front setback variances in order to build a new home on the property. <br /> Staff Recommendation: Planning Department Staff recommends approval. <br /> Background <br /> The property is situated within the RR-1A zoning district where 5.0 acres in area is required. The property is <br /> • substandard with respect to area and width. The property's topography slopes considerably toward the <br /> wetland within the 100 foot front setback area. Currently there is a home and 3 detached buildings on the <br /> property. The applicant is proposing to redevelop the property with a new home in a similar location as the <br /> existing home.They are requesting setback variances due to the site's topography, applied setbacks, and <br /> existing shared driveway configuration. They are proposing a home with an attached garage and a rear deck <br /> within the front yard setback.The two sheds behind the home are proposed to remain. <br /> Practical Difficulties Analysis <br /> Applicant Submittal Information:The applicant has identified the property's substandard size,terrain, and the <br /> septic system location as practical difficulties supporting the requested variance(s).Additionally,they have <br /> provided supporting documentation regarding Practical Difficulties attached as Exhibit B, and should be asked <br /> for additional testimony regarding the application. <br /> Planning Staff Practical Difficulty Analysis: Regarding practical difficulty, Staff finds there are practical <br /> difficulties in the size and width of the property,the sloping topography, and existing conditions supporting <br /> variances for a new home. <br /> LOT ANALYSIS WORKSHEET <br /> Section 78-395—Setbacks: <br /> RR-1A Required Existing Proposed <br /> Front 100-foot 46' 51.7' <br /> Rear 100-foot +250' +250' <br /> North Side 50-foot 72' 62' <br /> • South Side 50-foot 39' 48.8' <br /> Wetland 25' or MCWD buffer ±150' ±150' <br />