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F skSe yaid setbacks of SO' from both streets. The applicant is proposing the following renovations to the existing structure: 1) Change the structure of the roof above the ”Great Room" (the most southwesterly part of the structure) to a higher pitch: and 2) Add a second floor area of 162.4 s.f. for two closets (above the northern portion of the “Great Room"). The existing structure dates back to 1910 and has had a number of reno%'ations since that time. The port of the structure in question was added to the home in 1971 and is in need of repair. The contractor. JLM Design Build, has stated that foundation under this part of the home is 12" block and will support the addition. Proof of this information will be required at the time of building permit s^iplication. There are no zoning applications on file for this property. Hardship: The applicants have included their statement uf hardship in Exhibit B. Isivea for CoBsMcratioB: 1. 3. 4. Railroad Avenue is a platted street but is not in use as a street. Should the structure be required to meet the same setback from Railroad Avenue as it does from Spates Avenue, an active street? The proposed addition does not increase the footprint of the existing building or further encroach into the SO' setback: The structure within the SO' setback has been in existence since 1971; Other issues raised by the Plaiming Commission. Staff Rccooincndalions: Staff recommends approval of a variance to add a second story ’ on the most southwesterly portion of the existing princi^ structure. 20.6' from the side lot line adjacent to a street where SO'ts required. §03^2872 Ttrry <f Chrun Mone 2/13/2003 Patt2i^3