07-17-2023 Planning Commission Packet

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Date Application Received: 06/20/2023 Date Application Considered as Complete: 06/23/2023 60 -Day Review Period Expires: 08/22/2023 To: From: Date: Subject: Chair Bollis and Planning Commission Members Adam Edwards, City Administrator Natalie Nye, Planner July 17, 2023 \�kESHO #LA23-000032, Paul Skoog, 250 Tonka Avenue Variances for Lot Area, Lot Width, and Rear Yard Setback - Public Hearing Application Summary: The applicant is requesting variances for lot area, lot width, and rear yard setback for the construction of a new home. Staff Recommendation: Planning Department Staff recommends approval. Background The applicant is requesting variances to construct a new home on the property and demolish the existing home and detached garage. The subject property is substandard in size for the LR -1A zoning district which requires a minimum of 2 acres and a 200 -foot -wide lot. The subject property is .43 acres and 150 feet in width. The proposed home will be constructed in a similar location as the existing home. The applicant is requesting a 5 -foot variance from the required 50 -foot rear yard setback in order to construct the new home and driveway within the physical constraints of the lot. The required rear yard setback is 50 feet and the proposed home will be 45 feet from the rear property line. All other setbacks and zoning requirements including hardcover and lot coverage are met. Practical Difficulties Analysis Applicant Submittal Information: The applicant has stated the existing topography on the site as a practical difficulty for the placement of the proposed home. The driveway placement is further restricted by an existing storm drain. The reduction in the required rear yard setback by 5 feet would lessen the driveway slope, reduce the height of needed retaining walls, and save a mature tree. Planning Staff Practical Difficulty Analysis: Staff agrees with the applicant's assessment. The property is substandard in both size and width and has topographical challenges. Existing site elements constrain the building envelope and site access. The site has practical difficulties supporting the applicant's request. LOT ANALYSIS WORKSHEET Section 78-350 & 78-1279 — Setbacks: LR -1A District Required Existing Proposed Front 31.85'* 55' 34.2' North Side 10' 11' 12' South Side 10' 98' 62' Rear 50' 41' 45' *The LR -1A District front yard setback is 50' however an average of the neighboring homes front yard setbacks can be used resulting in the required 31.85'setbock Section 78-350 — Lot Area/Width: LR -1A District Lot Area Lot Width Required 87,120 s.f. (2.0 acres) 200'