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Subject: #11-3516, Robert "Tripp" Snyder, 1513 Bay Ridge Road, Side Setback Variance Public Hearing Background The applicant is requesting a side yard setback variance to permit a 966 square foot, garage addition to the existing home . The addition is proposed to be 8 feet from the south lot line where a 30 foot setback is required. The addition to the home in the proposed location within the substandard setback is considered an expansion of an existing nonconformity; a side yard setback variance is required in order to do the project as proposed . Side Yard Setback Variance The applicant's property is nonconforming with respect to area and width . The existing home does not meet the required 30-foot side setback on either side lot line . The applicant is proposing a 26 foot deep garage addition to the home in order to achieve additional living space. While the proposed garage addition will not encroach closer than the existing home to the adjacent property, the length of the encroachment will nearly double. An existing shed set back 5' feet from the side lot line along the existing garage is proposed to be removed as part of this project. There are a number of trees along the south side of the property which may adequately screen the addition from the adjacent property. Staff finds the location of the existing home and the width of the applicant's property creates a unique circumstance not created by the applicant and their request is in harmony with the purpose and will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood. In order to construct the addition hardcover removals are necessary. The applicant has provided a hardcover plan which results in a conforming level of hardcover (25% within the 75'- 250' zone). However, while the proposed driveway meets the City's minimum standards, the configuration appears to be difficult for maneuverability. The applicant should address the proposed driveway configuration to the Planning Commission's satisfaction . The planning commission should address the I es for Consideration within the staff report. 1. A O foot setback is the minimum rincipal struct etback permitt d in any zo ing d' ,ct. S ould ddition be redesigned nd constructed to meet a 10 foot side setback? Staff recommends approval of a side setback variance in order to construct the garage addition and conduct hardcover removals as proposed . Planning Commission should consider and make a recommendation whether an 8' setback is acceptable or if a 10' setback should be required .