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Zoning File #1120 March 4, 1987 Page 2 of 2 :roposal: Applicant is proposing to remove an existing 14'xl6' shed near the road and replace it with a 221x 24' garage. This would give him the opportunity to locate the garage to meet the 10' side and 10' street setbacks. He is requesting a variance to keep the garage 2' from the lot line and 2' from the street, a slightly better setback situation than the existing but not meeting the code standards. Applicant's stated hardship is the slope of the lot to the southeast; if the garage is placed closer to the center of the lot some additional fill is needed to accommodate a flat driveway apron. Staff does not see this as a valid hardship since the entire frontage of the lot only varies a foot or two. However, if the garage is moved to the 10' street setback line, a standard driveway will (in staff's estimation) bring applicants 75- 250' hardcover over the 258 limit. Either way, a garage apron with backup area provided on the property (as required by code) would likely exceed the 258. Note that the 2 sketches have been supplemented by staff to show the BBq grill, the fire hydrant, an existing oak tree, a carving of Bucky Badger, and an anticipated minimal driveway apron based on the specific garage location. Discussion: Staff feels that because this portion of Concordia Street has minimal traffic, and since Eagerness Point has essentially reached full development, it is not critical that a backup apron be provided. The Public Works Director has indicated that for snow removal and storage purposes, the garage should be required to meet the 10' setback. From a fixe safety standpoint, the 10' setback to the hydrant should also be met if feasible. The garages on either side are 8' and 17' from the street lot line, respectively. An existing oak tree next to the street would %eve to be removed to accommodate the proposed garage. Staff has no information as to the condition of this tree, however, it appears to be within applicant's property. Staff Ssoommeadation: Staff does not see any real hardship to justify the variances. Perhaps applicant has additional reasons why the variances should be granted. Staff suggests that a 2s hardcover variance in appropriate to grant in order to accommodate a garage on the property, Tn order to keep the 10' required street setback. we would also recommend that a side setback of no less than 5' be required in order to maintain adquate fire protection setbacks, both from the hydrant and from the neighboring garage.