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side yard setbacks of 50 ’ from both streets. <br />The applicant is proposing the following renovations to the existing structure: <br />1) Change the structure of the roof above the “Great Room" (the most southwesterly part of <br />the structure) to a higher pitch; and <br />2) Add a second floor area of 162.4 s.f. for two closets (above the northern portion of the <br />“Great Room”). <br />The existing structure dates back to 1910 and has had a number of renovations since that time. <br />The part of the structure in question was added to the home in 1971 and is in need of repair. The <br />contractor, JLM Design Build, has stated that foundation under this part of the home is 12 ” block <br />and will support the addition. Proof of this information will be required at the time of building <br />permit application. There are no zoning applications on file for this property. <br />Hardship: <br />The applicants have included their statement of hardship in Exhibit B. <br />Issues for Consideration: <br />1. Railroad Avenue is a platted street but is not in use as a street. Should the structure be <br />required to meet the same setback from Railroad Avenue as it does from Spates Avenue, <br />an active street? <br />2. The proposed addition does not increase the footprint of the existing building or further <br />encroach into the SO’ setback; <br />3. The structure within the 50 ’ setback has been in existence since 1971; <br />4. Other issues raised by the Planning Commission. <br />Staff Recommendations: <br />Staff recommends approval of a variance to add a second story on the most southwesterly pottion <br />of the existing principal structure, 20.6 ’ from the side lot line adjacent to a street where 50 ’is <br />required. <br />W3‘2872 Terrv A Christy Morse <br />2/13/2003 <br />Page 2 of 3