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Zoning File #1677 September 10, 1991 Page 2 of 2 Description of Request Applicant proposes replacement cf an existing grade level workshop along the south side of the residence. The existing single story stru^-ture will be replaced with a two story structure consisting of a grade level workshop and 3~season porch at first level. Review Exhibits F and G. The proposed addition to the south side of the existing residence will be located 41' from the unimproved street right-of-way of Keene Avenue (60* width). The existing attached garage is located ,3' from the street lot line adjacent to Keene Avenue. The secondary structure identified as an existin'* house on the survey of 1961 is no longer used as a residence structure but serves as an accessory storage structure. Mr. Dettloff advises that all rental use ceased many yea;.*s ago. Review of Hardships Please review Exhibit A-1, applicant's addendum. Dettloff notes that following hardships; Mr. 1.Recent rains caused serious structural collapse of block walls within shed addition. General structural condition of the shop addition requires major structural repair/replacement. 2.Location of house on property prevents addition from meeting 50' street setback. The existing footprint of 10' x 32' will remain the same with the proposed addition. 4.Keene Avenue was platted at a 60' width serving one additional residence and is neither maintained by the City nor planned for a major upgrade/. Additional CoBBonts and Planning Reconnendatlon September 18, 1991 The Planning Commission unanimously voted approval of the variance application as proposed finding the hardships cited by applicant to be acceptable. In addition it was noted that although there is an excessive amount of lot coverage over the allowed 15%, lot coverage at 21.8% would be maintained with the replacement addition. The enclosed resolution has been drafted per the approval recommendation of the Planning Commission. Isv