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8. The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, <br />but is necessary to alleviate demonstrable hardship or difficulty. <br />The applicant has proposed to increase the size and functionality of the residence both <br />outside of and within the setback. Only a portion of the addition will be necessary to control <br />drainage problems. The addition of first floor living space within the setback would not <br />improve or alter the drainage on the property. <br />To support the addition the applicant has stated drain tile is necessary under the garage. <br />1. The applicant has proposed additions to the house that will encroach into the side yard <br />setback. The existing structure is 9.4' from the lot line. The new addition would be 9' from <br />the lot line. The zoning district requires a 30' side yard setback. <br />2. The garage foundation would be removed and replaced resulting from excessive ground <br />water erosion. <br />3. The size and style of the residence, with the new addition, is similar to other homes in the <br />area. <br />STAFF RECOMMENDATION <br />Staff recommends approval of the variance from side yard setbacks for replacement of the garage <br />foundation to add a basement and drain tile to support the addition currently under construction, and <br />for additional living space. The size and style of the proposed home is consistent with other lots in <br />the locality. <br />Attachments <br />A Applicants Statement of Hardship <br />B Variance Application <br />C Location Map <br />D Plat Map <br />E Topographic Map <br />F Survey <br />G Floor and Exterior Plans <br />H Property Owners List <br />I Permit Record <br />#2397 Joe and Leslee Lucas <br />I 060 North Brown Road <br />Variance <br />7/20/98 <br />Page4