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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION DATE: 05M22M95 ITEM NO.: 8-5 Department Approval: ~/~f Item Description: Manager Reviewed: Agenda Section: Consent Orvin and Laverne Iverson request for a minor variance at 2754 Dellwood Avenue. Background 1. The property under consideration at 2754 Dellwood Avenue is zoned R-l single family and is in an area where the pavement management program will be reconstructing streets this summer. It is a corner lot and as such, requires a 30 foot sideyard setback for the driveway. In this case, the angled driveway is within 8 feet of the sideyard property line. 2. The Minor Variance Committee has reviewed this request and has unanimously recommended approval ofa 15 foot sideyard setback variance at 2754 Dellwood Avenue. It was the Committee's belief that during the pavement management program reconstruction of curb and gutter, that this driveway could be straightened out to provide a 90 degree access to the street and still provide access to the existing single car garage. The existing tree to the south of the property could also still be preserved. 4. All affected adjacent properties have been notified and have given consent to the proposed setback variance. Altern a tive~.i. 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 Plan and Zoning Ordinance. 2. To grant variances where hardships andlor practical difficulties exist.