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AGENDA ITEM Prepared By: mcc Reviewed By: J. Barnhart Approved By: 1. Purpose. This application is regarding rear and side setback variances in order to construct additions to the existing home. 2. MN§15.99 Application Deadline. The application was received and was considered to be complete on July 21st, 2021. The 60-Day review period has been extended and will now expire on July 16, 2022. 3. Background/ Summary. The Council reviewed this project in October last year and after discussion some Councilmembers expressed their opinion that the proposed expansions and increased encroachments were not supportable. The Council tabled the application at the applicant’s request. The applicant has provided a revised plan reflecting a proposed 3.5 foot side yard setback, where a 7.5 foot setback is required, in conjunction with rebuilding the detached garage with a 5.9 foot footprint addition to connect it to the home, including a second story. The existing garage is situated 1.2 feet from the lot line and is detached from the home. The revised plans move the entire garage to the south approximately 2.3 feet. They have indicated that they have moved the garage as far south as would be permitted without impacting the existing water supply well. The goal of the project is to reconfigure the main level to accommodate a half bath, and construct an additional bedroom/office and bathroom over the new garage to improve function and livability. The revised plan continues to maintain the existing 16 foot setback from the rear lot line where a 30-foot rear, and 7.5-foot side setback are required. 4. Planning Commission Vote and Comment. On September 20th, the Planning Commission held a public hearing. Following the public hearing the Planning Commission voted 7 to 0 on a motion to approve the original variances. 5. Public Comment. No new comments from the neighbors have been received. The neighbor acknowledgments from their original proposal are attached as Exhibit C. 6. Staff Recommendation. Staff recommends approval of the revised plan which offers a greater setback for building maintenance and stormwater distribution. The applicant should address the stormwater, with the building permit submittal, so that the property to the north is not adversely impacted. Item No.: 11 Date: May 9, 2022 Item Description: LA21-000051 – Robert Linden Construction, 1074 Loma Linda Avenue, Variances Presenter: Melanie Curtis Planner Agenda Section: Planning Department Report