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4.0 BACKGROUND: 4.1 Ms. Maylone owns the property at 699 Belmont Lane, which has a Comprehensive Plan designation of Low-Density Residential (LR) and a zoning classification of Single- Family Residence District (R-1). 4.2 The variance request has been prompted by the applicant's desire to expand the principal structure — specifically, the attached garage — toward the front property line so as to increase the amount of enclosed parking/storage and allow for additional living space by converting the existing one-car, tuck-under garage into living area. 4.3 In 1984, a minor variance was granted to a nearby property (669 Belmont Lane) to allow the attached garage to extend to within 17 feet of the front property line in order to accomplish a similar goal of increasing the amount of enclosed parking. 5.0 STAFF COMMENT: 5.1 The lot in question was created in 1955 and has an area of about 10,900 square feet, which is smaller than the Code currently requires for a corner lot. 5.2 The grade at the back of the principal structure appears to be approximately 8 feet higher than the grade at the street. This slope, in addition to the location of the structure on the property, and the applicant's desire to convert the existing garage to living area, eliminates expansion of the garage toward the rear or side of the lot as an option for increasing the size of the attached garage. 5.3 Pursuant to § 1004.O1E (Pre-existing Setbacks) of the City Code, the required front yard setback on this property is 33 feet. 5.4 When no living area exists above an attached garage, the Community Development Department has traditionally allowed such a garage to be built 27 feet from the front property line, which represents a 10% reduction in the required front yard; the full, required front yard setback has, however, been enforced for the residential portion of any principal structure. Because the proposed attached garage does not include living area above, a 29.7-foot front yard setback would be enforced; the proposed 22-foot addition would, therefore, encroach about 18.7 feet into the required setback and would stand approximately 11 feet from the front property line. 5.5 The proposed garage addition would be constructed of materials to match the existing home, including a"hipped" roof like that of the main structure. 5.6 Section 1013 of the Roseville City Code states: "Where there are practical difficulties or unusual hardships in the way of carrying out the strict letter of the provisions of this code, the Variance Board shall have the power, in a specific case and after notice and public hearings, to vary any such provision in harmony wit6 the general purpose and intent thereof and may impose such additional conditions as it considers necessary so that the public health, safety, and general welfare may be secured and substantial justice done." PF3798_RV BA_ 120606 Page 2 of 4