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Findings of Fact The Planning Commission reviewed this application at their May 8, 2024 meeting and have offered the following findings for your consideration: General Findings: 1. City Staff received a land use application for a variance request to the required R-1 Zoning District side yard setback for corner lots at the Subject Property 1511 Dawn Circle. 2. A single-family dwelling is a permitted use within the R-1 Zoning District. 3. The Applicant states that the proposed addition will not impede sight lines from the roadways. 4. The proposed addition would have a decreased side yard setback for a corner lot of 28.2 feet. Variance Findings: 1. Variances are only permitted when they are in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the ordinance. 2. The proposed addition would not alter the essential character of the neighborhood because the proposed design will look and feel consistent with the existing structure. 3. The variance request is not based on economic considerations alone. Options and Motion Language The Planning Commission reviewed this application at their May 8, 2024 meeting. At that time, they recommended approval with conditions of Planning Case 24-008 to decrease the required side yard setback for corner lots from 40 feet to 28.2 feet to allow for the construction of a 12 by 36 foot addition at 1511 Dawn Circle by a 7-0 vote. The following are motion language options for the City Council to consider. • Approval with Conditions: Motion to adopt Resolution 2024-029, approving Planning Case 24-008 for a Variance to construct an addition with a 28.2 side yard setback on a corner lot at 1511 Dawn Circle, based on the findings of fact and the submitted plans, as amended by the conditions in the May 28, 2024, Report to the City Council: 1. A Building Permit shall be issued prior to commencement of construction. 2. A Zoning Permit shall be issued for the driveway expansion. 3. The proposed building addition shall conform to all other standards and regulations in the City Code. • Approval as Submitted: Motion to adopt Resolution 2024-029, approving Planning Case 24-008 for a Variance to construct an addition with a 28.2 side yard setback on a corner lot at 1511 Dawn Circle, based on the findings of fact and the submitted materials in the May 28, 2024, Report to the City Council. • Denial: Motion to deny Planning Case 24-008 for a Variance to construct an addition with a 28.2 side yard setback on a corner lot at 1511 Dawn Circle, based on the following findings: findings to deny should specifically reference the reasons for denial and why those reasons cannot be mitigated. Page 7 of 8