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2.4 Through the process of elimination, an attached garage appears to be the only <br /> viable alternative. The location of w;,ndo s on the house and the need for proper <br /> fire separation has determined the proposed location of the attached garage. The <br /> location of the existing house on the property, the location of a nature <br /> coniferous tree on the parcel, and the topography of the parcel create <br /> Tactical difficulties for constructing a garage on the parcel, either attached <br /> or detached. <br /> 2.5 This request could have been processed as,a minor variance request; however, the <br /> applicants were unable to obtain the written consent of the adjacent propel owner. <br /> 2.6 Section 1004■03(D)(4) of the City code requires a side yard setback of 10 feet and <br /> a rear yard setback of 30 feet for an interior lot In an R-2 zoning district. <br /> Section 1013.0 outlines the criteria and procedure for considering a variance. <br /> STAFF C o T <br /> 3.1 In reviewing this request, staff made the following findings: <br /> 1. Section 1004.03(D)(4) of the City Code requires a side yard setback of 10 <br /> feet and a rear yard setback of 30 feet for an interior lot in an R-2 zoning <br /> district. The existing house is setback 22 feet from the rear property line, <br /> 25.5 feet from the north side lot line and 32 feet from the south side lot line. <br /> 2. The topography of the parcel limits options for relocating the driveway to the <br /> south side of the parcel and creates a practical difficulty for the applicant. <br /> 3. The location of a nature coniferous tree on the south side of the parcel <br /> creates a practical difficulty for the applicant. <br /> 4, The location of windows on the existing house creates a practical difficulty <br /> for the applicant. Adequate light must be provided in the kitchen area and <br /> egress windows most be provided for bedrooms in accordance with the <br /> Uniform Building code. The proposed location of the attached garage will <br /> not interfere with these requirements. <br /> 5. The proposed variance is in harmony with the general purpose and Intent of <br /> the City's comprehensive Flan and Title 10 of the City Code (Zoning). <br /> 6. The ro osed variance, if granted, will not adversely affect the public health, <br /> p p <br /> safety, or general welfare. <br /> RCA(F F#2972) -01/12/98- Page 2 of 3 <br />