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#2369 - Fiedler <br />May 14, 1998 <br />Page 5 <br />Issues for Consideration <br />1. For construction of a new residence to replace the existing residence, lot area and lot width <br />variances are inherently required, as well as side and side street setback variances of some <br />magnitude... <br />2. The size and dimensions of the proposed house and garage contribute to the magnitude of <br />lot coverage, hardcover and setback variances. Those variances could be slightly decreased <br />by reducing the size of the proposed structures. Axe adequate hardships showu to justify the <br />granting of the variances as requested? Or, should the structures be reduced in size to more <br />closely meet City standards? <br />One way to meet the lot coverage limit of 1601 s.f., would be reducing the house <br />from 30x44' to 28x40' and the garage from 30x22' to 24x20'... <br />Reduction in building dimensions would result in slightly better setbacks and slightly <br />better conformity to hardcover regulations. <br />3. Because this is a 'through' lot by definition, the detached garage as an accessory stnicture <br />technically requires a Conditional Use Permit for its location (the CUP is an integral part of <br />this variance request). Given the nature and limited use of the alley, are the proposed side <br />(S') and rear (12') garage setbacks appropriate? <br />Staff Recommendation <br />Planning Commission should review and reach a recommendation on each of the following variance <br />requests: <br />- Lot Area and Width <br />- Lot Coverage by Structures / Size of Structures <br />- Side and Side Street Setbacks for House <br />- Side and Rear Setback- for Garage <br />- 75-250' and 250-500' Hardcover <br />Staff recommends as follows: <br />1. Approval of the lot area and width variances which are inherent in any proposal to rebuild <br />on this small lot. <br />2.Approval of the proposed garage location 12' from the west lot line and 5' from the south <br />lot line.