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f� � <br /> To: Chair Kempf and Planning Commission Members <br /> Ron Moorse, City Administrator � <br /> From: Evelyn Turner, City Planner �•� <br /> Date: � February 19, 2008 <br /> Subject: #07- 3297 Zoning Code Amendment—Section 78-1405 Non-encroachments <br /> -Public Hearing � <br /> Application Summary: This would increase from 11/2 feet to two feet the distance eaves, <br /> chimneys and similar a urtenances may encroachment into a re uired setback. <br /> Staff Recommendation: Planning De artment Staff recommends a roval. <br /> List of Exhibits <br /> A. Proposed Ordinance <br /> B. Section 78-1405 Non-encroachments <br /> Background <br /> . . Last Fall, as a result of a variance application, the City Council concluded that the 11/Z foot <br /> allowance for encroachment of roof overhangs (and potentially other similar encroachments) into a <br /> required yard-should be increased to two feet, reflecting the size of overhangs being proposed on <br /> houses today. � . <br /> The proposed ordinance change was discussed by the Commission at work sessions on November, <br /> 2007, and January 9, 2008. During the January discussion the Commission expressed concern <br /> that gutters were included in the allowed encroachment. This would encourage a.builder to not <br /> install gutters. It would not be until there were problems that the homeowner would install them. <br /> The Building Official indicates that this provision has been overlooked. Gutters have been <br /> allowed on 1 '/z foot eaves. The attached draft ordinance changes the allowed encroachment to two <br /> feet and deletes gutters from the list. Gutters will be allowed in accord with past practice. <br /> Also deleted is the phrase "off-street parking except as regulated in this section". The location of <br /> off-street parking is thoroughly regulated in Section 78-1511. There are no off-street parking <br /> regulations within Section 78-1405. <br /> Issues for Consideration <br /> Are there any issues or concerns with this proposal? � <br /> Staff Recommendation <br /> Planning Staff recommends approval. <br /> , <br />