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5.0 STt�F �011ZMEN'I': 5.1 To deternune how required rear yard setbacks apply, one must first determine the front yard. Section 1002.02 (Definitions) provides direction through two '_��,��`c�d',_�;: ` �ory� ! 5.2 ��'ined as: "That boundary of a lot which abuts a street, and in the case of a corner lot, it shall be „�hould the dimensions be equal, the owner shall designate the front for the record". 5.3 �is defined as: "A yard extending across the fu ' , �` � between side lot lines and from the abutting front street rig t-of-way line to the front �"� bu� i�� line in depth. On a corner lot, - s, ��■.�i�is definition was amen e m o provi e c ear an " is inc " guidance on the corner lot issue. 5.4 A review of these definitions with the Ciry Attorney concluded that because setbacks originate as yard requirements, the directing staff towards applying front and rear yard setback requirements. Because the property fronts Lydia Avenue and has a Lydia Avenue address, its front yard abuts Lydia Avenue; �:!' 5.5 Section 1004.016 requires a 30-foot principal structure setback from a rear property line, and the desired living area addition is determined to be an extension of the principal structure. 5.6 A review of the surrounding area concludes that a number of corner lots are of similar ents. � r 5.7 The principal structure on the Marshall's property lies 36 feet from the rear (north) lot line, 26 feet from the front (south) lot line, 46 feet from the corner side (east) lot line, and 34 feet from the interior side (west) lot line. The proposed 22-foot addition would extend the principal structure to a point 14 feet from the rear lot line, and would therefore require a 16-foot VARIANCE to the required rear yard setback. 5.8 The variance proposed herein, if granted, will not adversely affect the public health, safety, or general welfare. 5.9 Section 1013 of the Code states: "Where there are practical difficulties or unusual hardships faa the e�vay of caa-ryang out the st�act letter of the pa�ovisfloaas of this eocle, the Variance Board shall have the power, in a specific case and after notice and public hearings, to vary any such provision in harmony with 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." PF3762_RVBA_060706Page 2 of 4