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The applicant has submitted a letter addressing the variance criteria, a site plan ofthe property, and elevations of the existing and proposed structure (Attachment B), Findinl!s of Fact Staff offers the following sixteen findings of fact for review: General Findings 1. The lot meets the requirements ofthe R -1 Zoning District regulations. 2, The property is a comer lot and subject to the front yard 40 foot setback on two sides, 3, The existing dwelling does not meet all property line setbacks. The attached garage encroaches nine feet into the front yard setback along Dellwood Avenue, 4, The proposed addition would encroach eight feet into the front yard setback along Dellwood Avenue, While this would not decrease the existing structure's setback, a variance is required because the footprint of the home within the encroachment is . , mcreasmg. 5. The proposed addition does not encroach on the rear setback, 6, The structure coverage meets Zoning Code requirements. 7, The minimum landscape area requirements meet Zoning Code regulations. 8, The dwelling with the proposed addition would not exceed the 35 foot height limit. 9, The existing home was not built according to approved plans. 10, Dwellings are permitted structures within the R-I Zone. 11. The existing dwelling and the proposed addition are outside of the lOO-year flood plain, wetlands, and easements, Variance Findings: 12. A dwelling and addition are reasonable uses within the R-1 Zone, 13. The property itself is not unique in the City, The way the home is situated on the lot could be considered unique, as it limits any alternative locations for the addition. 14, The circumstances of the property were not created by the landowner. 15, It is unlikely the proposed addition would have a negative impact on the property or the neighborhood, 16. The proposed plans and setback variance for the dwelling do not appear to be based on economic considerations alone, Recommendation The Planning Commission unanimously recommends approval (6-0) of Planning Case 08-002 for a variance at 1249 Tiller Lane, based on the Findings of Fact and the submitted plans, as amended by the following six conditions in the January 9,2008, Planning Case Report, I, The proj ect shall be completed in accordance with the plans submitted as amended by the conditions of approval. Any significant changes to these plans, as determined by the City Planner, shall require review and approval by the Planning Commission. \\Metro-inetouslardenhi/lsIP/anninglP/anning Cases\2008108-002 Ettel Variance (PC Approved) \012808 - CC Report - Ette/ Varianceodoc Page 2 of3