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Zoning File #2124 April 2, 1996 Page 2 Description of Request The residence was constructed in 1986 and meets all required setbacks of the RR-IB zoning district. Applicant now seeks to install a detached garage within the street yard requiring setback variances as noted above. Review Exhibit D, applicant's hardship statement. He notes specific site limitations such as the location of well to the east side of existing attached garage restricting garage addition at the east. The internal layout of the residence would not aesthetically permit an addition to the west side. Applicant notes the uniqueness of the area and the fact that the residence is located at the end of a cul-de-sac road that abuts another cul- de-sac road to the west. There are no adjacent homes that will receive negative impact with the proposed location of the detached garage as structure will be placed on a dovMt slope at lower elevations from residence to the immediate east. Applicant notes existing wooded area and additional plantings adjacent to the structure will also minimize the impact. Issues for Consideration 1.An 18' X 24' garage addition could be attached at the east side and meet the required 30' side setback. Is the location of the well a hardship? 2.Should we distinguish between the required 50' setback from developed Colin Drive and future extension of road Outlot C? Should the detached garage be moved 40’ further south or maintain minimum 30' setback from outlot? Note garage doors will open to side (east) and not to future extension road (north). Staff has received no written comments from adjacent neighbors but statT did receive a call from another resident advised of the proposed variances. The resident questioned why the detached garage could not meet the required setback and if this wasn't a negative precedent to establish in the area. Options of Action To approve as proposed, as amended or to deny