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� • end. This means that we zoni7ig-types wouldn't be allowed to get involved if the proposal were to expand the garage as far west as the very front of the rest of the house because the existing front setback (i.e., about 33.5 feet) wouldn't be reduced. So it's only the westernmost 5 or 6 feet of the proposed garage addition, which extends beyond the existing house, that allows us to review the reduction in the front setback. I've attached a PDF illustrating the scope of what Mr. Bell could do with just a building permit (i.e., without special zoning approvals -- even forgetting about the apparently conflicting setback requirements mentioned earlier) and the scope of what we'll be reviewing at Thursday's meeting. All this doesn't change the addition's potential effect on your views, but it's meant to help explain the rather limited scope of our zoning review on Mr. Bell's proposal. Please feel free to call or email if you want to discuss this further. Bryan Lloyd Associate City Planner City of Roseville 651-792-7073 bryan.11oyd@ci.roseville.mn.us -----Original Message----- From: jdelholm@comcast.net [mailto:jdelholm@comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 7:33 PM To: Bryan Lloyd Subject: Property at 2458 Chatsworth Street Mr. Lloyd - Thank you for sending information about the proposed setback deviations for the property at 2458 Chatsworth Street. I own the property at 2466 Chatsworth Street, which is the next-door neighbor to the north. Mr. Bell and I get along well, and we have discussed his proposed 4- car garage. I am ok with the concept of an expanded garage, however, I do have some questions/concerns/comments for you. 1) Your letter states that he is requesting a deviation from the required 5-foot setback from the side boundary. While 3' is not much room for him to move mowers, etc. around the north side of his house, I'm not overly concerned as long as drainage issues are properly taken care of. His property is several feet higher than mine, and the reduced distance between our homes could cause stormwater related problems if not handled correctly. 2) Your letter did not refer to any deviation from the required setback from the street. I am more concerned about this situation. From what I understand, the homes on this block are set back further than then standard 30'. I think that all the homes are around 34-35' from the front property line. I thought this meant that the new home additions should not be any closer to the street than the average setback of the two adjacent neighbors. The drawing I was sent shows a setback of 27 feet, which I think is a deviation of approximately 7 feet toward the street (if 34' is the average setback). This was not mentioned in your letter, so I'm wondering if the information I have is correct. Please let me know. So, from what I understand, the proposed project calls for a 2' deviation toward my house and a 7' deviation toward the street on the NW corner of his house. My living room and picture