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Zoning File #1649 <br />June 13, 1991 <br />Page 2 of 2 <br />The proposed garage will be 45* from the neighboring <br />residence. It is interesting to note from the survey that <br />applicants' retaining walls already extend into the neighboring <br />property. While this is potentially an issue for the property <br />owners to resolve amoung themselves, it could be argued that <br />replacing the garage as proposed would perhaps limit the <br />possibilities for a future elimination of the retaining wall <br />encroachment. On the other hand, forcing the garage to meet the <br />10' setback would leave a somewhat less functional angle of <br />approach to the left garage door, and would result in the need to <br />possibly rebuild the opposite side retaining walls. <br />Applicants have not provided a garage plan. However, they <br />have stated that the garage is intended, to be a Menards or <br />similar kit garage, 20*x22', two stalls, standard 8' walls with a <br />4:12 pitched roof, and peak height of approximately 12'. In the <br />context of the proposed location, this garage probably will not <br />have a significant visual luipact on the neighborhood. <br />Staff Recoamendation - <br />If Planning Commission feels that applicants have provided <br />sufficient hardships and justification for granting of the 5.5' <br />side setback variance, then a recommendation for approval would <br />be appropriate. Likewise, if Planning Commission determines that <br />the proposed removals of hardcover are acceptable, then a similar <br />recommendation for approval would be appropriate.