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6. Section 10.22, Subd. 2 and Section 10.56, Subd. 16 (L)(2): Hardcover in 500-1000’ Setback Zone: There shall be no greater than 35% hardcover in the 500-1000 setback zone. Application Summary-: The applicant has requested a variance to permit a detached garage to be located betvveen the principal structure and the street. The building is 24’ X 24 . The detached garage will be located at the front of the property approximately 31 ’ from the street, but is proposed at 5’ from the side lot line where 10' setback is required. The proposed residence mcct5 all setbacks in the LR-IB zoning district. The proposed residence meets structural and hardcover coverage requirements of city ordinances. A conditional use permit is required because this lot is considered a "through" lot. By Zoning Code definition a "through" lot is a lot which has a pair of opposite lot lines abutting two substantially parallel streets, and which is not a comer lot. On a through lot. both street lines shall be front lines for applying the Zoning Chapter. The lot abuts streets on two sides; Livingston Avenue and Shady-^vood Road. Discussion: The existing residence was built in the early 1960's. The property is located in a half acre zoning district and is unusually small at 0.19 acre but similar to surrounding properties. Because the property is less than 10.000 s.f it is allowed 1.500 s.f of lot coverage by structures. The property does not currently have a garage or storage building on it. The applicant wishes to construct the accessory stmeture to park a car and keep other items from the elements in the wintertime. Lot Coverage by Structures: The property currently has a house and deck which are included in the calculation. Because part of the deck is more than 6 ’ the entire deck is counted at structure. The deck was recently replaced by the previous owner without a permit. The deck is located too close to the rear property line, not meeting a 30’ setback. The property was sold before a permit or variance was applied for. With the addition of the proposed detached garage the lot coverage by structures increases to 2.164 s.f. The deck does provide access from the side of the house and wraps around the back. Only a small portion of the deck is necessary to provide access. Hardcover: fhe subject property is located in the 500-1000' setback zone. Currently the property has 2,928 s.f (35.3%) of hardcover. With the addition of the detached garage and removal of several 'terns (sec survey) the hardcover decreases to 2,989 s.f (36%). This property would be allowed 2.903.95 s.f (35%). «02-2822 Danielle Henely 3422 Livingston Avenue 9 5 2002 Page 2 of 4 L