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#05-3102 920 Brown Rd. S. <br />May 12, 2005 <br />Page 2 <br />Side Setback Variances. Applicants initially requested side setback variances on both sides, to <br />allow a new home to be located 15.5' from the north side lot line and 15.0' from the south side <br />lot line where 30' side setbacks are normally required. The revised plan has 'squared up' the <br />home with the lot lines, removing the angle. The new proposal meets the 30' right side setback, <br />but proposes an 18' side setback on the north side, requiring a 12' variance. <br />Typical of long, relatively narrow lots is that for a given square footage of footprint, as the <br />structure gets narrower, it increases in length. The impact for the immediate neighborhood in <br />this case is that a longer facade is exposed to both sides as compared to the initial design <br />proposed for this site. Applicant notes that the neighbors to the north, who expressed concern <br />about the original design being close to the line, might be more negatively impacted by the <br />length inherent in the new design. <br />Driveway Relocated. Applicants have determined that the two trees along the north side of the <br />driveway are expendable, and the revised plans show the driveway moved northward to meet the <br />required 5' setback. <br />Grading Plan Revised. A revised grading plan has been provided that, subject to approval by the <br />City Engineer, appears to direct runoff to the east and not directly to adjoining properties. This <br />does appear to require grading of swales within 5' of the adjoining lot line, which is allowed. <br />REVISED LOT ANALYSIS WORKSHEET <br />Lot Area/Width: RR-lB Lot Area Lot Width <br />Required 87,120 s.f. (2.0 acre) 200' <br />Actual 40,385 s.f. (0.93 acre) 110' <br />Yards/Setbacks Required Existing Initial <br />Proposal Revised Plan <br />Front Yard 50' (to be removed) 131' 97' <br />Rear Yard 50' (to be removed) 163' 178' <br />Right Side Yard (South) 30' (to be removed) 15' (att. gar.) 30' <br />Left Side Yard (North) 30' (to be-removed) 15.5' 18.0' <br />Lake (929.4' contour) 75' (to be removed) 180' ± 200'+ <br />Average Lake shore No (All homes in No encroachment No encroachment <br />Encroachment line)