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Date Application Received: 05/11/2023 Date Application Considered as Complete: 05/19/2023 60-Day Review Period Expires: 07/182023 To: Chair Bollis and Planning Commission Members Adam Edwards, City Administrator From: Natalie Nye, Planner Date: June 20, 2023 Subject: #LA23-000022, Michael Clark, 565 Leaf Street, Variance for Accessory Structure Location Background The applicant is proposing to construct a new accessory building streetward of the principal building. The proposed building will be used as a garage with an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on the second floor. The garage will be constructed on the property between the principal building and the street, which is not permitted in the LR-1A zoning district. The applicant is requesting a variance in order to construct the new accessory building streetward of the principal building. All other building setbacks, hardcover, and lot coverage requirements are met. Practical Difficulties Analysis Applicant Submittal Information: The applicant has identified the placement of the existing home on the property as a practical difficulty. The existing home is situated at the rear of the property. A new accessory building could not be constructed behind the home and therefore the applicant is requesting a variance to allow the construction of the accessory building streetward of the home. Additionally, there are topographical limitations that do not allow for the expansion of the existing attached garage. Planning Staff Practical Difficulty Analysis: Staff agrees with the applicant’s assessment. The existing home is placed on the rear portion of the lot, 340 feet from the street, which limits the ability to construct an accessory structure in a compliant location. Staff believes the placement of the home and the topographical challenges that limit the expansion of the existing attached garage are practical difficulties supporting the variance request. LOT ANALYSIS WORKSHEET Section 78-330 – Accessory Building Setbacks: LR-1A District Accessory Building < 1,000 s.f. Required Proposed Front/Street 50’ 168’ Rear 15’ 252’ North Side 15’ 15.2’ South Side 30’ 126’ *Accessory buildings may not be located streetward of the principal building. Section 78-350 – Lot Area/Width: LR-1A District Lot Area Lot Width Required 87,120 s.f. (2.0 acres) 200’ Actual 87,123 s.f. (2.0 acre) 200’ Application Summary: The applicant is requesting a variance to construct a new accessory building streetward of the principal building. Staff Recommendation: Planning Department Staff recommends approval.