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AGENDA ITEM Prepared By: NAN Reviewed By: LLO Approved By: 1. Purpose. This application is regarding variances for hardcover to exceed 25%, driveway width and rear yard setback for an accessory structure. 2. MN§15.99 Application Deadline. The application was received on March 22, 2023 and considered to be complete on March 24, 2023. Therefore the 60-Day review period expired on May 17, 2023. An administrative 60-day extension was given the review period expires on July 22, 2023. 3. Background/ Summary. The applicant is proposing demolish the existing, nonconforming detached garage and construct a new detached garage closer to Tonkawa Road. The property has extreme topographical changes and a steep existing driveway. The proposed garage location would eliminate the existing steep driveway for access. The proposed garage will be 10 feet from the rear/street property line with the garage doors facing the street. The City Code requires accessory structure to meet the primary structure setbacks if the garage doors are oriented to face the street, requiring a 30-foot setback from the property line. Due to the garage’s proximity to the street, a wider driveway is also proposed which following the driveway standards outlined in the City Code. The applicant is requesting variances from driveway width to allow a 34-foot-wide driveway where a 20 foot is permitted and to allow a setback of 10 feet for the structure where 30 feet is required. The existing property is over on hardcover and the proposal project will reduce the overall hardcover from 35% to approximately 32%. A variance for hardcover is still required when the property is over the 25% requirement. 4. Planning Commission Vote and Comment. On April 17, 2023, the Planning Commission held a public hearing. The neighbor, 740 Tonkawa Road, spoke in opposition to the project. The proposal removed a portion of the shared driveway. The applicant was amendable to changes and the Planning Commission directed the applicant to work with the neighbor and submit a revised proposal at an upcoming meeting. The Planning Commission voted 6-0 to table the request as submitted. The applicant revised the plans to include the portions of shared driveway that were once removed. The revised plans were submitted and reviewed at the May 15, 2023 Planning Commission meeting. The impacted neighbor at 740 Tonkawa provided support of the revised plans. The Planning Commission voted to approve the application as revised by a vote of 7-0. 5. Public Comment. The neighboring properties (740 Tonkawa Road and 750 Tonkawa Road) provided letters of support for the revised plans. 6. Staff Recommendation. Staff recommends approval. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED Motion to adopt Resolution No. 7370 Exhibits A. Draft Resolution No. 7370 B. Proposed Plans C. Draft PC Minutes 5/15/2023 Item No.: 15 Date: June 12, 2023 Item Description: LA23-000017 – Murphy Co & Design, 746 Tonkawa Road Variances – Resolution No. 7370 Presenter: Natalie Nye Planner Agenda Section: Consent Agenda