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Zoning File #2180 October 15, 1996 Page 2 3.Section 10.25, Subd. 6(B) - Street setback variance for principal structure addition. Required = 30' Existing = 32’ Proposed = 8’ (traveled road 14-15' from street lot line) Variance = 22' or 73% Description of Request Applicants seek approval of multiple variances to permit construction of a 24'x24' garage addition to the street side.of the existing residence. The majority of garage structure will be placed over an existing 19’x32' bituminous/gravel drive. The structural improvements include a second story over the existing single stor>' walkout structure. Note existing structure meets all required setbacks of the LR-IC Zoning District. Appli ants also propose a three level 24'xl6' addition at the lake side of the residence with a connecting deck to the north at 13'xl4'. Note the lake side additions will also meet the average lake shore setback, and 75 ’ setback. Refer to Exhibit H, the additions result in an excess of structural coverage of 3.4%. Hardcover in the 75-250' setback area is increased by either 3.3% (Option 1) or 6.2% vOption 2). Applicants contractor in his report. Exhibits FI-2, notes two options for an access drive. Option 1 would have doors facing out to street with a drive at approximately 8'xl 8’ in width. Applicants' contractor failed to provide a site plan for Option 2 but Option 2 would involve doors facing south with a drive located within street yard. Review Exhibit G, note survey shows traveled road 14-15* from street lot line of property, fhe second level addition will provide expanded bedroom area. The main level of the lake side addition will provide a family room with raised or atrium ceiling extending to second level. Note upp^r level study railing area will look out over lower level family room Refer to Exhibit H, the retaining walls within lakeshore yard w ill be removed. The remainder of the existing drive will be removed along the north side of the proposed garage addition. Planter and concrete walk areas at the street side of the residence will be removed. Statement of Hardship Please refer to Exhibit D, applicants no’e lot is located on quiet cul-de-sac with no through trafiic. Actual traveled road is located 14-15' from street lot line. Applicants' Option 2 would use majority of street yard for backout purposes. Existing house is a small two bedroom rambler and growing family needs require additional bedroom area. The house currently has a single stall garage that shall be used as storage area. All other improvements will meet the required setbacks of the zoning district and no improvements existing or proposed are witliin the 0-75 ’ setback area. Applicants contend proposed additions will be consistent with pattern of development within their immediate neighborhood.