7D, Planning Case 10-007 - Variance at 1146 Waldon Place

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Planning Case 10-007; Variance; 1146 Waldon Place; Mr. and Mrs. Goldman — Not a Public Hearing City Planner Meagan Beekman reported the applicants are requesting a variance to construct a 100 square foot entryway into their home at 1146 Waldon Place that would encroach eight feet into the required front yard setback. She then provided background information and said that Staff offers the following eighteen findings of fact for review: Gene�al Findings: 1. The lot size meets the requirements of the R-3 Zoning District. 2. The existing home meets all required setbacks. 3. Dwellings are permitted structures within the R-3 Zone. 4. The proposed addition would encroach eight feet into the required front yard s etb ack. 5. The proposed addition would not encroach into any other setbacks. 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 dwelling and the proposed addition are outside of the 100- year flood plain, wetlands, and easements. 10. There is no proposed tree removal for this proj ect. T�a�iance Findings: 1 l. Single-family homes are a reasonable use within the R-3 Zoning District because they are permitted within the Zoning Code. 12. 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. 13. The circumstances of the property were not created by the landowner because the lot was platted prior to their taking ownership. 14. The proposed addition would not alter the essential character of the neighborhood because the existing homes have inconsistent front yard setbacks, the neighbors are in favor of the proj ect, and the addition would improve the front fa�ade of the home. 15. The proposed plans and setback variance for the dwelling do not appear to be based on economic considerations alone. City Planner Beekman stated that with a motion to approve or deny the variance the findings or reasons for the motion must be stated and the following criteria must be listed: "The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property because..." If the Planning Commission recommends approval of the variance, Staff recommends the following five conditions: 1. The proj ect shall be completed in accordance with the plans submitted as amended by the conditions of approval. Any signi� cant changes to these