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#16-3805 March 10, 2016 Page 2 of 2 78-1370) which require 150% of the standard underlying zoning district setback and lot area standards. Since the house on Lot 1 already existed, it gained status as a legal nonconforming use, and variances were granted within Plat Approval Resolution No. 3653 to the back lot standards of lot area, lot width and setbacks for the existing structures and existing improvements on Lot 1. Current Request The original owner has recently sold the property and the purchaser is requesting that a blanket variance or other approval be granted so that the lot is no longer subject to the back lot setback standards for potential future additions and/or home reconstruction. Specifically, the request is to allow future principal structure side setbacks of 30’ as per the LR-1A standards, rather than the 45’ side setback required under the back lot standards. While no plans for specific proposed additions or reconstruction have been submitted, the applicants wish to establish the standards under which a design process can be commenced. Staff and Planning Commission have concluded that for a variety of reasons, adherence to the ‘back lot’ standards for this lot is no longer appropriate. PLEASE REVIEW THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEMO, EXHIBITS & MINUTES Planning Commission Recommendation The Planning Commission voted 6 to 0 to recommend that the property not be subject to the back lot requirements for future development, and should adhere to the LR-1A district standards. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval per the findings and conditions of the attached resolution, which declares that the property is not considered as a back lot and future development shall be per LR-1A setback standards. The declaration resolution has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney as being preferable to the granting of variances. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED Adopt or amend the attached resolution entitled A Resolution Declaring that the Property Located at 2455 North Shore Drive Shall Be Considered as a Standard Lot for Zoning Administration Purposes – File No. 16-3805.