05-23-1988 - Agenda Packet City Council - regular meeting

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To: Planning Commission Chairman Kelley Planning Commission Members City Administrator Bernhardson From: Michael P. Gaffron, Asst Planning & Zoning Administrator Date: May 10, 1988 Subject: #1274 David Nelson, 740 Willow Drive South - Variance - Public Hearing Zoning District - RR-lB, Single Family Rural Residential Application - Request for side setback variance to construct attached garage. List of Exhibits Exhibit A - Application Exhibit B - Plat Map Exhibit C - Property Owners List and Neighbor Acknowledgment Exhibit D - Survey Exhibit E - Survey Showing Proposed Garage Addition Exhibit F - Listing Information Showing Room Layout Exhibit G - Approved Septic System Design Exhibit H - Survey With Staff Comments Pertinent Facts -Lot area = 1.1 acre -Variance request is for side setback: *Existing carport setback- 30.6' *Proposed attached garage setback = 21' *Required side setback = 30' -Distancefromproposed addition to neighboring residence= approximately 80' Discussion The applicant is requesting a side setback variance to construct an attached garage. The existing house on the property currently is served by a carport. It is staffs understanding that the intent is to make useful living space (enclosed porch?) out of the existing carport and attach the garage to that new space. The proposed location of the new garage appears appropriate for number of reasons: 1. The existing well is located directly behind the carport, hence expansion to the rear corner of the house is not practical. 2. Attaching the garage in place of the carport would still require a side setback variance and would place the existing main entryway inside the garage. The proposal leaves an entry walkway between the garage and the house, providing a more useable formal entryway. 3. Attaching the garage to the front of the house would conflict with the main living room window system.