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REQUEST FOR VARIANCE BOARD ACTION DATE: 05/03/O6 ITEM NO: 4c Department Approval: Agenda Section: BL/TRP PUBLIC HEARINGS Item Description: Robert Muchow driveway setback variance for property located at 1511 Roselawn Avenue (PF3726). 1.0 REQUESTED ACTION: 1.1 Robert Muchow is requesting a 25-foot variance from Section 703.04 of the City Code to reduce the required driveway access point setback from a street corner from 30 feet to 5 feet. 2.0 BACKGROUND: 2.1 Robert Muchow owns the property located at 1511 Roselawn Avenue. The property is zoned R-1, Single Family Residential, and the Comprehensive Plan identifies the property as Low Density Residential. 2.2 The City's Pavement Management Program and the reconstruction of Roselawn Avenue have prompted the variance request. 2.3 The proposed reduction of this setback would enable Robert Muchow to maintain the driveway in its exact location. 3.0 STAFF COMMENT: 3.1 Section 703.04B(4) requires a minimum driveway access point setback from a street corner of 30 feet. Based on the proposal, a variance is necessary to allow the existing driveway to remain. 3.2 The Pavement Management Program and its reconstruction of Roselawn Avenue have initiated this request. 3.3 Section 1013.02 requires the applicant to demonstrate a physical hardship and to demonstrate that no practical alternatives exist that would reduce the need for a variance. 3.4 Relocating the access point to meet the 30 foot setback would require major modifications to the existing driveway as it extends to the garage. 3.5 The proposed variance, if granted, will not adversely affect the public health, safety, or general welfare, provided standards/conditions are attached to ensure that future redevelopment of the site is completed in accordance with the plans proposed by the applicant at that time. PF3726_RVBA_050306.docPage 1 of 2