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This variance request is to keep an existing garage that will be located in front of the principle structure. This garage has recently under gone considerable repairs. After purchasing the property last year we applied for a Conditional use permit to build a garage/guest house with the intended purpose to live in that residence while construction on a new home took place. After realizing the cost involved in building the guesthouse we discontinued that course and decided to put the money towards a r:s:w house in 2000. To provide for immediate storage we started repairs on one of the accessory structures removing half of the structure according to the city inspector's recommendations. At that time we removed the other run . down structures on the property that were not as easily repairable. This year during the process of getting a permit for the new residence Lyle called with questions on plans for the existing house and garage. We plan to remove the existing house after moving into the new house but want to keep the garage. The intended purpose of the garage will be for storage and snow removal equipment as it is at the top of the property/driveway and will make snow removal less difficult. Lyle said that we would need to apply for a variance because the garage would be in front of the principle structure. He indicated a variance might be granted because our property and this structure are located far from Bayside Rd and cannot be seen from the street. While visiting with Paul from the city he also indicated it might be desirable to move the structure farther from the lot boundaries to meet setback regulations. After discussing this with several contractors we discovered the cost for moving the garage because of foundation oddities would be better invested in a completely new structure if keeping the current garage is not approved. Thanks for your consideration, Joe and Sue Haus Before and After Pictures attached. .. , 15