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Zoning File #1337 September 29, 1988 Page 2 of 4 Pertinent Facts - 1. The applicant is proposing to construct a detached garage near the corner of Navarre Avenue and Crystal Place. The garage is proposed to be 5' from the Crystal Place lot line and 10' from the Navarre Avenue lot line. Please refer to Exhibit G, which is a diagram showing where a detached garage could legally be allowed on this property. 2. The applicant has an existing detached garage at the south end of the lot. Applicant is suggesting that he would incur unusual expenses in excavating and removing existing amenities such as sidewalks, a flower garden, dog kennel, and retaining wall in order to place the new garage in that location. Applican' also claims the location of major trees existing on the property, and notes that a garage of the size proposed would result in removal of trees if located anywhere other than the proposed site. 3. Staff did suggest that the applicant consider attaching a garage, since he could probably do so without the need for setback variances. He notes that the cost of an attached garage would be prohibitive and would reduce his lawn area near the house. 4. Note that this property is within the 500-1,000' hardcover zone where 35% hardcover is allowed. Staff has done a hardcover review of the property, finding that if the existing garage is not removed in conjunction with new garage construction, the hardcover will be right at the 35% allowed percentage. There appears to be more driveway gravel on this lot than is normally needed for adequate service. 5. In considering the applicant's request, note that there are no houses to the north of Crystal Place since this is railroad right-of-way. HoweveL, also note that there are no garayes situated in frunt yards along all of Crystal Place. An additional item reviewed by staff is that Section 10.03, Subdivision 16 requires that no fences or structures or plantings more than 3' high on corner lots shall be permitted to obstruct traffic visibility within a triangular area defined as Follows: "Beginning at the intersection of the projected curb lines of two lIntersecting streets, thence 30' along one curb line, thence diagnally 30' from the point of beginning on the other curb line, thence to the point of beginning."