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Zoning File #1824 <br />May 12, 1993 <br />Page 2 <br />List of Exhibits <br />A -Application <br />B -Property Owners List <br />C -Plat Map <br />D -Neighbors' Acknowledgement Forms <br />E -Existing Hardcover Fact Sheets <br />F -Proposed Hardcover Fact Sheets <br />G -Elevation/Floor Plans <br />H -Survey <br />Review of Application <br />Applicants propose the removal of the existing single-stall garage and replacement with <br />a two-stall 24' x 24' detached structure relocated 15' from the street line requiring a setback <br />variance of 15'. The existing structure is located 20'. The proposed garage shall be 10' from <br />the side lot line. The existing structure is 1.2'. <br />The adjacent Birch Lane (20') and Baldur Park Road (30') are narrow at width. The <br />existing garage located 20' from the street lot line requires backing out into the street for <br />maneuvering a turnaround. At that specific point, cars can be coming in three different <br />directions requiring special care for maneuvering in the right-of-way. The new garage and drive <br />will provide no improvement in safety. Staff has asked the engineer to review the site plan for <br />any other option that would provide more safety for the applicants who will use the garage and <br />for the public who travel on the adjacent roadways. One may argue that these are low use <br />roadways but during certain peak times, safety may become a major issue. Staff will include <br />any sketches the engineer provides in your final packets to be delivered on Friday or staff will <br />present them at your meeting. <br />Statement of Hardships <br />Please review Exhibit A. Applicant notes hardships as follows: <br />If garage with doors facing onto road met the 30' setback, the 10' separation setback between <br />principal structure and detached structure could not be met. If garage was placed parallel to the <br />street meeting the 10' side setback and 10' street setback, a large tree would need to be removed <br />within the street yard. Both proposals requiring extended drive and turnaround area on the site <br />would result in increases in hardcover. <br />Issues for Consideration <br />1. Would Planning Commission approve hardcover variances for the purpose of increasing <br />safety?