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Date Application Received: 07/17/2023 Date Application Considered as Complete: 07/17/2023 60-Day Review Period Expires: 09/15/2023 To: Chair Bollis and Planning Commission Members Adam Edwards, City Administrator From: Melanie Curtis, Planner mcc Date: 21 August 2023 Subject: #LA23-000038, Jack Evans JOAT Inc., o/b/o John “Jack” Weist, 1920 Concordia St, Variance Public Hearing Background The property owner constructed the home at 1920 Concordia Street in approximately 1972. The home was built at the 30-foot front yard setback leaving little room for more than a minimal stoop. The applicant is proposing to remove the existing minimal concrete stoop and replace it with an 8’x 8’ deck. The intent is to create a small outdoor space for the property owner to place chairs and to provide a larger landing to support the future-planned accessible ramp. Practical Difficulties Analysis Applicant Submittal Information: The applicant has provided supporting documentation regarding Practical Difficulties attached as Exhibit B, and should be asked for additional testimony regarding the application. Planning Staff Practical Difficulty Analysis: Regarding practical difficulty, Staff finds the location of the existing home at the building setback line creates difficulties for supporting anything larger than the building-code required minimal 4’x 3’ entry stoop. LOT ANALYSIS WORKSHEET Section 78-350 – Setbacks: LR-1C Required Existing Proposed Front/Street 30’ 30’ house 22’ deck Rear 30’ ±25’ No change North Side 10’ ±50’ ±48’ South Side 10’ ±80’ ±80’ Section 78-350 – Lot Area/Width: LR-1C Lot Area Lot Width Required 21,780 s.f. (0.5 acres) 100’ Actual 14,485 s.f. (0.33 acre) 128’ Application Summary: The applicant is requesting a front yard setback variance to construct an 8’x 8’ front stoop deck. Staff Recommendation: Planning Department Staff recommends approval.