03-28-1988 - Agenda Packet City Council - regular meeting

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Application N1250 March 10, 1988 Page 2 of 2 The applicant proposes a 22'x 21.5' garage addition to the :forth side of the existing residence. As applicant's addendum notes, the retaining walls adjacent to the driveway were destroyed in the storm of July 23rd of this past year. Applicant has restored the retaining walls in hopes of using the new walls as part of the structure of the new garage. As Ms. Wells points out, the existing ho:..e is 11' from the west side property line and garage addition will not encroach any closer within the substandard setback area. The improvements appear consistent witn the setbacks of other garage, and accessory structures within the adjacent Orono Lane properties. Certainly the required emergency separation of 10' is satisfied even with the encroachment of the adjacent house on the west side. The garage as it extends from the house is 14' from the side property line and as it moves northward it measures 15' from the side property line. ;'he applicant is in the process of major upgrading of the yard Ereas and the existing residence. During the review of the hardcover facts please note that almost the entire yard within the 250-500' setback area was gravel parkincj area. With the new plan there is more of a controlled access onto Orono Lane and a complete reduction in the driving and parking area, and will no longer require hardcover variances. Both adjacent neighbors have been notified of the proposed improvement and the City has received no negative comments from either property owner. The placement of the garage in relation to the adjacent higher elevation along the west property line will shield the proposed structure and lessen the visual impact. The existing vegetation also helps to lessen the impact. Staff Recommendation - To approve side setback variance of 16' or 53% for a proposed garage addition for the property located at 1397 Orono Lane based on the following findings and hardships: 1. The property is 106' wide and contains a total of 31,540 s.f. or .72 acres and is subject to the LR-lA lot standards that would require 2 acres in area and 200' of width. The current structure does not satisfy the 30' side setback on either the east or the west side. 2. The proposed structure does not ancroach any further into the substandard side setback area. 3. The elevations and plantin<Is along the west side property line lessen the visual impact of the proposed structure. 4. The applicant has reduced the hardcover within the 250- 500' setback area, thereby reducing hardcover by approximately 1,025 s.f. or 30%. 5. The improvement appears consistent with the pattern of development within the immediate neighborhood.