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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION DATE: 04-24-95 ITEM NO.: B-2 Department Approval: ~/.uf: Manager Reviewed: ~=K/!J- Agenda Section: Item Description: Consent Stephen Standish request for a minor variance at 645 Transit Avenue. Bacqround 1. The Standish property, located at 645 Transit Avenue, is zoned R-1 single family. This house is the original farmstead built around the turn of the century, before the area was platted and Transit Avenue right-of-way dedicated. The entry stoop on the front of the house has deteriorated and the Standish's are proposing to replace it with a covered entry that is more in keeping with the surrounding neighborhood homes. To accomplish the covered design for the porch, a seven foot front yard setback variance is required. 2. The Minor Variance has reviewed this application and has unanimously recommended approval of a seven foot front yard setback variance. It was the Committee's belief that the proposed covered porch provides safe access to the building with a design that helps the original farmstead home to blend into the surrounding neighborhood. The platting of the Transit Avenue right-of-way, after the house was constructed, requires that a variance be approved prior to the construction of the front porch. 3. All affected adjacent property owners indicated their approval of the proposed variance. Alternatives: 1. Deny the variance based on findings that no hardships or practical difficulties exist on the site. 2. Grant the variance based on the findings that a hardship or practical difficulty exists on the site. Policy Objectives: 1. Ensure that development occurs consistent with the City's Comprehensive PI~ and Zoning Ordinance. 2. To grant variances where hardships and/or practical difficulties exist. Staff Recommendations: 1. It is recommended that the City Council approve Stephen Standish's request for a 7 foot 1