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To:Planning Commission Prom:Michael P. Gaffron, Assistant Zoning Administrator Date:July 8, 1985 Subject: #934 Robert Tschida, 1300 Fox Street - Variance Zoning District - RR-IB Application - Enclose entryway which will extend into required setback area. List of Exhibits Exhibit A Exhibit B Exhibit C Exhibit D Exhibit E Application Plat Map Property Owners List Survey Staff Sketch The applicant wishes to enclose the existing entryway on the south side of his home. Because this is the RR-IB zoning dis trict, and this is technically a corner lot (even though both roads are undeveloped), enclosing the entryway constitutes an encroachment into the required 50' street setback zone (Section 10.28, Subdivision 5 (B) ). Remember that a stoop or deck which extends no higher than the main floor level is not an encroach ment per Section 10.03, Subdivision 14 (C). Unfortunately for the applicant, enclosure of this existing non-encroaching stoop is an encroachment requiring a variance. You will recall that the Minnetonka Bluffs is an area of historic dense development which was sewered in 1980 but was not rezoned to reflect the actual lot sizes, hence many projects of this type would require variances in this neighborhood. The applicant obviously has a hardship in that the lot is only lOO'xlSO' and the existing house is located closer to the lot line than the required setback. Other factors to note: 1. The entryway enclosure will create a more energy- efficient home. 2. The entryway enclosure will likely not affect any neighbor's views, etc. 3. Neither Fox Street or Hanlon Avenue are developed roads at this location, and the applicant has maintained the Fox Street right-of-way as yard area for a number of years, hence the proposed entryway gives the appearance of being setback nearly 60' from the edge of the yard. Staff would recommend approval of this application based on the findings and hardships stated above.