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To:Planning Commission Chairman Kelley Orono Planning Commission Members City Administrator Bernhardson From:Mary Jo Knott, Septic & Zoning Aide Date:August 13, 1987 Subject: #1182 Lisa and Marty Dietrich-Blocker, 458 Linden Avenue Variance - Public Hearing Zoning District - LR-IB Single Family Lakeshore Residential (1 acre) Area - 25,000 s.f. (.77 acres) Application - Front setback variance to replace a foundation on the west portion of the existing house and to extend constuction along the front line of the house. Proposed Front Setback = 28' Allowed Front Setback = 35' Variance = 20% Pertinent Ordinance - Section 10.24, Subdivision 5 (B) List of Exhibits Exhibit A - Application Exhibit B - Plat Map Exhibit C -■ Property Owners List Exhibit D - Survey Exhibit E - Plans of Proposed Construction Discussion - The applicants have applied for a front setback variance to install a new foundation to the west portion of the existing house. When the house was first built this was a porch but now is part of the primary structure. The applicant is also proposing to extend construction along the front line (west side) of the house (see Exhibit E). A brief history of this parcel of land is necessary to understand the hardship. This land was subdivided prior to 1927 when current ordinances did not exist. There are 4 lots existing on this property; Lot 1, 2, 14, and 15. The house was built in 1927 on Lot 15. Since that time, the code designated this area to be in a 1 acre zoning district. The four lots total .77 acres. The lot size is consistent with the surrounding area lots. The house currently is 28' from the front lot line. The front setback in the LR-IB zoning district is a minimum of 35 feet. The new well is located 20' away from the existing house and meets the setback requirements for the proposed construction. The house is hooked up to City sewer. Hardcover is not an issue.