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Discussion: The existing residence was built in 1912. The property is located in a two acre zoning district. However, the neighborhood is more in character with half acre zoning standards. If half acre zoning standards were applied to this property the residence would not meet the front yard setback. The proposed front porch still would require a front setback variance, however the porch would meet the required 10' side yard setback. The proposed porch is similar to a front porch approved recently for Phillip and Constance Martin at 1230 Arbor Street. If you drive up and down Briar Street and Arbor Street you see many of the residences have front porches. History of Briar Street: Arbor Street is zoned RR-1 B, most of the properties in the area are half acre lots. The residences in the area were built prior to the current zoning classification. Because of this, variances have been applied for and approved in the area. Staff researched only Briar Street. Two were found for Briar Street. 1233 Briar Street: New deck Average Lakeshore Setback. 1261 Briar Street: New residence. Front yard 35.5'/50' required. Side yard 25.9' /30' required. Side yard Adjacent Street 15.2'/50' required. Statement of Hardship: The applicant should also be asked for their testimony regarding this issue. Issues for Consideration: 1. Does the Planning Commission feel the front porch is in character with the neighborhood? 2. The hardcover in the 500-1000' setback zone is well below the allowed 35%. 3. The existing residence was built in 1912 prior to current zoning standards. 4. The structural coverage on the lot is increasing but still below the allowed 15%. 5. The well and pipe are located 20' to side (south) of the residence. 6. Other issues raised by the Planning Commission. #02-2851 Kevin Curley/Wendy Kellett 1291 Briar Street 11/15/2002 Page 2 of3