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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. The 60-Day review period was extended and expires on November 18, 2021. 3. Background/ Summary. The applicant is proposing to rebuild the detached garage, add a second story, and attach it to the home with a 5.9 foot addition on the main level. The existing home has two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on the 2nd floor. The applicant is proposing 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 existing detached garage is 16 feet from the rear lot line, and 1.2 feet from the north side lot line where a 30-foot rear, and 7.5-foot side setback are required. The connecting addition and upper level of the garage will be 1.2 feet from the side lot line and by nature of the connection will become part of the principal building. The connection will therefore result in the house becoming nonconforming by the side and rear setbacks. Setback variances are necessary to facilitate this change to the home. The existing home is currently conforming with respect to all setbacks. The connection of the home and garage will result in the currently conforming home to become nonconforming on the rear and north sides. 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 requested variances. 5. Public Comment. No written comments from the neighbors were received. The neighbor acknowledgments are attached as Exhibit D. 6. Staff Recommendation. Staff recommends approval subject to the applicant addressing, with the building permit submittal, the stormwater so that the property to the north is not adversely impacted. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED Motion to adopt or amend the approval resolution. Exhibits Exhibit A. Draft Resolution Exhibit B. Proposed Plans Exhibit C. Draft PC Minutes Exhibit D. Neighbor Acknowledgments Exhibit E. PC Staff Report Item No.: # Date: 11 October 2021 Item Description: #LA21-000051, Robert Linden Construction, 1074 Loma Linda Avenue, Variances – Resolution Presenter: Melanie Curtis Planner Agenda Section: Consent Agenda