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2.4 Section 70 .o B} City Code, states, "residential driveways shall be constructed so <br /> that the edge of the driveway nearest to the side lot line shall be a minimum of fire <br /> feet from the side lot line.' <br /> MINOR VARIA&CE (20MMITTEE <br /> 3.1 The request for the variance included the required application form, sketch of the <br /> property and proposed driveway, written statement from the applicant, and written <br /> approval from the adjacent property owner affected by the variance (Mr. & Mrs. <br /> � <br /> Ortwin Kolewe at 1122 Transit Avenue). <br /> The Minor Variance Committee reviewed this request on Tuesday, January o, <br /> . r ■ <br /> 1998, and unanimously recommended approval of a minor variance to reduce the <br /> side y and setback of a driveway to one foot for the purpose of expanding an existing <br /> driveway at 1132 Transit Avenue, based on the following findings: <br /> ® The location of the existing driveway/parking area creates a practical <br /> difficulty for the applicant. <br /> 2. The recreational vehicle will continuo to be stored in lire with the front of the <br /> house on the ro erty; therefore, the storage of the vehicle is this location <br /> p p <br /> complies with Section 407.03, city Code. <br /> 3. The width of the driveway will not exceed 26 feet at the property line. <br /> proposed 4. ro <br /> The osed variance is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of <br /> the City's Comprehensive Plan and Title 10 of the City Code (Zoning). <br /> 5. The variance if granted, will not adversely affect the public health, safety, or <br /> general welfare. <br /> 4,0 SUQGESTED A Tf <br /> Pp <br /> 4.1 By motion, approve Gordon Millet's request for a minor variance to reduce the side <br /> yard <br /> setback of a driveway to one foot for the purpose of expanding an existing <br /> driveway at 1132 Transit Avenue, based on the findings of the Minor Variance <br /> committee outlined in section 3.2 of this report. <br /> Attachments: Property location map; minor variance application; written statement from applicant; written <br /> consent from adjacent property owners; sketch of props . <br /> 60-day Time Limit: Application accepted on January 12, 1998; Decision deadline is larch 13, 1998. <br /> Prepared by: Kim L. ee, AI P(490-2236) <br /> MO.\RCA\PF2981. <br /> PF# 981 - RCA(01/26198) - Page 2 of 2 <br />