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X To: 13 Planning Commission Chairman Kelley Orono Planning Commission Members City Administrator Bernhardson Frooi: Michael P. Gaffron, Asst Planning & Zoning Administrator Date:October 13, 1987 Subject: #1208 Michael Sayler, 1990 Spates Avenue - Variances - Public Hearing Application - This is a request for a side setback variance to construct a 4'x6* entryway porch on the front of the applicant's residence. List of Exhibits Exhibit A - Exhibit B - Exhibit C - Exhibit D - Exhibit E - Exhibit F - Exhibit G - Exhibit H - Application Plat Map Property Owners List Sketch Submitted by Applicant Staff Letter to Applicant Dated 9/23/87 Construction Plans Listing of Pertinent Dimensions Letter of Support From Neighbor Dan Crear Pertinent Facts - Side Setback: Required = 30' Existing House = 5.7' (right side); 8.3' (left side) Proposed Addition =* 19' (right side setback); 23' (left side setback) Front Setback =61.8' (no variance required) Lot Width = 48' Discussion - The applicant is requesting side setback variances in order to construct a 4'x6' entryway addition to the front of his home. The existing lot is 48' wide, hence the required 30' side setbacks overlap and it is impossible to do any construction on the property without obtaining a variance. The proposed 4'x6' entryway is approximately the same dimension and is in the same area as the existing front door step and small overhang. The addition will have a 1' overhang on each side of the 6' width. The addition will be 61,8' setback from the front lot line and does not require a front lot line setback variance. The applicant has had a surveyor verify the setbacks to the existing house from the front and two side lot lines but has not submitted a certificate of survey. The proposed entryway would appear to be appropriate for the house from an energy efficiency standpoint and will not have any significant effect on open space, light or air in the neighborhood. (As an editorial comment, staff would note that if the Crystal Bay Area would be rezoned to 1/2 acre or even 1 acre standards that require only a 10' side setback, we would not require a variance in order for this minor addition to be accomplished). Staff Reconmendation - Staff recommends approval based on the increased energy efficiency of the home created by this entryway and based on the fact that there will be no significant encroachment on light, air or open space in the neighborhood .