10-17-2016 Planning Commission Packet

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Item 7 Date Application Received: 09/21/16 O Date Application Considered as Complete:09/21/16 � �O 60-Day Review Period Expires: 11/20/16 � � To: Chair Thiesse and Planning Commission Members y�� Jessica Loftus, City Administrator qkESHO�� From: Melanie Curtis, Planner h'1GG Date: 12 October 2016 Subject: #16-3873, Ryan & Natalie Blackwell, 80 Smith Avenue Variances Public Hearing Application Summary: The applicants are requesting side yard and front yard setback variances in order to enlarge the attached garage, main floor footprint, and second story area of the existing home; two new decks are also proposed. Staff Recommendation: Planning Department Staff recommends approval. List of Exhibits ExhibitA. Application Exhibit 8. Practical Difficulties Documentation Form Exhibit C. Proposed Survey/Site Plan Exhibit D. Colorized Survey-Staff Exhibit E. Proposed Plans and Elevations Exhibit F. Aerial Photos Exhibit G. Site Photos Exhibit H. Applicable Code Sections Exhibit 1. Property Owners List ExhibitJ. Plat Map Background The applicants are proposing to construct additions to the existing home which is situated as close as 17.8 feet from the front lot line (Smith Avenue); 11.8 feet from the north side lot line; approximately 90 feet from the side street lot line (Lyman Avenue); and over 200 feet from the rear lot line. The proposed footprint expansions include a 12 foot extension from the existing garage toward the street resulting in a 22.3' setback from Smith Avenue; the expansion is also proposed to expand the garage portion of the house 11 feet to the south, also within the required 50-foot front yard setback. With the exception of the 15' x 19' master bedroom at the rear of the house, the entire home is located within the 50-foot setback.The master bedroom portion of the home is located partially within the required 30-foot side yard setback. Therefore the proposed expansions of the second story over the existing home and proposed addition also require front and side yard setback variances.Two new rear decks are also proposed;variances are needed for the decks as well.