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The proposed attached garage/bedroom will result in an increase of structural coverage on the lot <br />to 1,723.62 s.f. (3.9%) where 6,637 s.f. (15%) is allowed. <br />jr •• <br />Discussion: <br />The existing residence was built in 1945. The existing residence is located 51.9’ from the front <br />property line. The property is located in a five acre zoning district. The subject property is <br />substandard at 1.02 acres. <br />The interior layout of the house would make it difficult to construct a functional attached <br />garage/bedroom at a location not needing a variance. <br />Also, offsetting the addition to the south would begin to impact the mound system. Hence, the <br />proposed front setback variance. <br />Statement of Hardship: <br />The applicant has included their statement of hardship in Exhibit A. The applicant should also <br />be asked for their testimony regarding this issue. <br />Issues for Consideration: <br />1. The existing residence was built in 1945 prior to current zoning standards, prior to current <br />zoning standards. <br />2. The structural coverage on the lot is increasing but still below the allowed 15%. <br />3. I'he well and septic system are in location that are not affected by the proposed addition. <br />4. The adjacent properties are not affected by the attached garage/bedroom addition. <br />5. Other issues raised by the Planning Commission. <br />Staff Recommendation: <br />Staff recommends approval of the front yard setback variance to construct an attached <br />garage/bedroom addition. <br />#02-2849 Steven Jacobson <br />4185 Sixth Avenue North <br />11/15/2002 <br />Page 2 of3