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FILE#11-3507 ' <br /> 16 June 2011 <br /> Page 2 of 3 <br /> LOT ANALY515 WORSHEET <br /> � Lot Area/Width: <br /> RR-16 • Lot Area Lot Width <br /> Required 87,120 s.f. (2 acres) 200' <br /> Actual 25,166 s.f. (0.58 acre) 115' <br /> � <br /> Setbacks• <br /> RR-16 Required Existing Proposed <br /> Front 50' 125' 97' <br /> Rear 50' 47.5' S3' <br /> North Side 30' 28.9' No Change <br /> South Side 30' 27.8' 25.1' <br /> Structural Covera�e: <br /> � Total Lot Area Total Structural Coverage <br /> 25,166 s.f. (0.58 acre) Allowed: 3,775 s.f. (15%) <br /> . Proposed: 2,183 s.f. (8%) <br /> Side Yard Setback Variance <br /> 4 <br /> The applicants' property is nonconforming with respect to area and width. With the exception <br /> of the front yard, the existing home on the property does not meet the required setbacks. The <br /> . applicants are proposing to remodel and construct additions on the existing home. The • . <br /> applicants are also proposing to remove a portion of the home which encroaches into the rear <br /> yard as part of this request. The existing side yard setback on the south side is 27.8 feet. The <br /> applicants are requesting an additional new encroachment of 2.7 feet for a setback of 25.1 feet <br /> where 30 feet is required for a length of 52 feet. The addition does not appear to limit the light, <br /> air and open space enjoyed by the adjacent property owner. <br /> Updated Variance Analysis , <br /> As the planning commission is aware, there have been multiple changes to law regarding how a <br /> municipality must review an application for a variance. The "undue hardship" analysis has been <br /> replaced with the "practical difficulties" analysis. On your agenda this month is a proposed <br /> . zoning code text amendment intended to update the ordinance to ensure that it conforms to <br /> the statutory analysis of practical difficulties. While the current code directs staff, planning <br /> commission and the council to perform a "hardship" analysis; this application will actually be <br /> viewed consistent with the new practical difficulties analysis. , <br /> Staff Analysis <br /> The applicants' request for a side setback�ariance may be reasonable considering the size of the <br /> property. The applicants' request results in minimal negative impact of adjacent properties. <br /> Staff finds the location of the existing home and the size of the property creates a .unique <br /> circumstance not created by the applicants and that granting the applicants' request is in <br /> harmony with the purpose and intent of the ordinance and will not alter the essential character <br /> of the neighborhood. � <br />