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<br />REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <br /> <br />DATE: 05-22-95 <br /> <br />ITEM NO.: <br /> <br />B-7 <br /> <br />Department Approval: <br /> <br />WlvUf <br /> <br />Manager Reviewed: <br /> <br />~ <br /> <br />Agenda Section: <br /> <br />Item Description: <br /> <br />Consent <br />John and JQcelyn Wenberg request for a minQr variance at 2015 Aldine <br />Street. <br /> <br />Background <br /> <br />1. The property under cQnsideration at 2015 Aldine Street is zoned R-l single family and is <br />in an area where pavement management program will be making street improvements <br />this constructiQn seaSQn. This lQt is a CQrner lQt and the City code requires that driveways <br />be setback 30 feet ITom the sideyard property line. The Wenberg driveway is currently <br />20 feet from the sideyard property line adjacent to Shryer Avenue. <br /> <br />2. The Minor Variance Committee has reviewed this request and has unanimQusly <br />recommended approval Qf a 10 fQot sideyard setback variance to allow the Wenberg <br />driveway to remain in its existing location. Moving the driveway 10 feet to the south <br />would make it impossible to access the existing single car garage. In addition, existing <br />mature trees WQuld need to be cut down. <br /> <br />4. All affected adjacent properties have been notified and have given their written consent <br />to the proposed variance. <br /> <br />Alternatives: <br /> <br />1. Deny the variance based on findings that no hardships or practical difficulties exist on the <br />site. <br /> <br />2. Grant the variance based on the findings that a hardship or practical difficulty exists on the <br />site. <br /> <br />Policy Objectives: <br /> <br />1. Ensure that development occurs consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and <br />Zoning Ordinance. <br /> <br />2. To grant variances where hardships and/or practical difficulties exist. <br />