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Date Application Received: 07/18/16 Date Application Considered as Complete: 07/28/16 120 -Day Review Period Expires: 11/25/16 To: Chair Thiesse and Planning Commission Members Jessica Loftus, City Administrator From: Melanie Curtis, Planner WGG Date: 13 September 2016 Subject: #16-3851, Peter Bluth, 2413 Carman Street Variance Public Hearing Application Summary: The applicant is requesting to install plumbing within the existing nonconforming oversized accessory structure on the property. Staff Recommendation: Planning Department Staff recommends approval. List of Exhibits Exhibit A. Application Exhibit B. Proposed Survey/Site Plan Exhibit C. Proposed Plans and Elevations Exhibit D. Applicable Code Sections Exhibit E. 60 -Day Extension Exhibit F. Aerial Photos Exhibit G. Property Owners List Exhibit H. Plat Map Background The Council, on August 22nd, approved variances allowing an upward expansion of the existing non -conforming oversized accessory structure (OAS). There were a number of plan revisions between initial submittal and final plans for approval. In the revision process the bathroom fixtures were inadvertently removed from the plans; staff also missed this omission. The applicants wish to install a half bath in the upper level of the detached garage. Because the existing OAS is nonconforming with respect to setbacks a variance from Section 78-1437 is required. Applicable Regulations: Plumbine in a Nonconformine Accessory Structure Variance (Code Section 78-1437) An OAS must meet a minimum of a 30 foot setback from all property lines. Because the required 30 -foot setbacks are not met, a variance is necessary to permit plumbing within the OAS. Governing Regulation: Variance (Section 78-123) In reviewing applications for variance, the Planning Commission shall consider the effect of the proposed variance upon the health, safety and welfare of the community, existing and