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).~3:µ REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION DATE: 3-23-92 ITEM NO.: Jj. - / Department Approval: Manager Reviewed: Agenda section: _f¿) ~ Consent Item Description: Paul Molitor request for minor variances at 2270 Western Avenue. Background: 1. City ordinances require that detached garages be located in rear yards and be no closer than five feet to a side or rear property line. City ordinances also require dwellings to be setback at least 30 feet from streets. 2. There is an existing detached garage at 2270 Western Avenue which is located approximately 2 feet from Western Avenue and 4 feet from the rear property line. The existing dwelling is setback 28 feet from Minnesota Avenue. 3 . The roof of the existing garage has a peaked section and a -flat section. The applicant wishes to construct a new roof on the garage so that it has a peaked roof over the whole length. The applicant has also requested a variance to remove the non-conforming status of the dwelling. No expansion of the dwelling is proposed at this time. 4. City ordinances indicate that nonconforming structures cannot be structurally altered. 5. The Minor variance Committee unanimously recommended approval of this variance request. The Committee found that a hardship was present and that the structure would have to be moved to bring it into conformance. The proposal would be to maintain the structure and would involve no expansion. 6. Abutting property owners have approved the proposed variances. Alternatives: 1. Deny the variance based on the finding that no hardship exists to approve the variance based on the finding that there are hàrdships present on the site. Policy Objectives: 1. To grant variances where hardships or practical difficulties