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r' REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION DATE: 05-22-95 ITEM NO.: B-6 Department Approval: ~ lW.f Item Description: Manager Reviewed: ~~ Agenda Section: Consent Merl Goodmanson request for a minor variance at 2630 N, Fairview Avenue, Background 1. The property under consideration at 2630 N. Fairview Avenue is zoned R-l single family. In this district, the code requires that driveways be setback 5 feet from the sideyard property line. Mr. Goodmanson is requesting a 3 foot sideyard setback variance to increase the size of his existing driveway to provide enough space to turn vehicles around in the drive in order to not have to back out onto Fairview Avenue, 2. The Minor Variance Committee has reviewed this request and has unanimously recommended approval of the 3 foot sideyard setback variance at 2630 Fairview Avenue. Mr. Goodmanson does have a turnaround area in his front yard but it is not quite deep enough to make a turn when cars are parked in the driveway. By adding to the driveway, cars can be maneuvered on the site so they are ready to drive forward onto Fairview Avenue. Given the traffic level on Fairview Avenue, this request seems appropriate. 4. All affected adjacent properties have been notified and have indicated their approval of the requested 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 Plan and Zoning Ordinance. 2. To grant variances where hardships and/or practical difficulties exist. \