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1�� �� 6 October 2006 David Battisto 1756 Chatsworth St. Roseville, MN 55113 RE: Side Yard Setback Permit review for 1756 Chatsworth Street Dear Mr. Battisto, On Thursday, October 5`�', 2006, the Roseville Development Review Committee (DRC) reviewed your request for a SIDE YARD SETBACK PERMIT to construct a 24-foot by 36- foot garage that would encroach into the required side yard setback. The DRC neither approved nor denied your request, but I have prepared the following comments as a summary of the review: • The DRC found that the proposal met at least 8 of the 12 criteria laid out in the Setback Permit application as required for approval. • The DRC was rather unreceptive to the proposal of building a detached garage so close to the residential structure, even though it would comply with the 6-foot separation required by the City Code. Committee members felt that, in the long run, an attached garage or a greater separation between buildings would be better on the site. • To this end, the DRC recommended two alternatives that may be more satisfactory: 1) Construction of a garage that is attached to the residence (the DRC would be much more interested in approving a Setback Permit for an attached garage encroaching into the side yard); or 2) Construction of a detached garage behind the residence, like many other properties in the neighborhood; this would provide greater separation between the home and the garage. • In your application, you mentioned the alternative of constructing an 864-square-foot detached garage in a configuration that would not require a Setback Permit. While this is a simple option because you would only need the City's approval of the structural plans (for the building permit), the DRC hopes that you will consider the options noted above. Should you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to call me at 651-792-7073. Sincerely, CITY OF ROSEVILLE Bryan Lloyd Associate Planner City of Roseville Community Development Department 2660 Civic Center Drive •:• Roseville, Minnesota 55113 651-792-ROSE :• TDD 651-792-7399 ❖ www.ci.roseville.mn.us