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3.An administrative waiver procedure to allow garages that do not comply with the standards 26 in hardship situations, without the need for a variance (contained in §1004.05B). 27 City Code §1004.05A reads as follows: 28 One- and Two-Family Design Standards: The standards in this section are applicable to all 29 one- and two-family buildings, with the exception of accessory dwelling units. The intent of 30 these standards is to create streets that are pleasant and inviting, and to promote building 31 faces which emphasize living area as the primary function of the building or function of the 32 residential use. 33 1. Garage doors shall not occupy more than 40% of the building façade (total building front); 34 and 35 2. Garage doors shall be set back at least 5 feet from the predominant portion of the principal 36 use. 37 City Code §1004.05B reads as follows: 38 Requirements Apply to All New Construction: On lots with physical constraints, such as 39 lakefront lots, where the Community Development Department determines that compliance 40 with these requirements is impactful, the Community Development Department may waive 41 the requirements and instead require design enhancements to the garage doors to ensure that 42 the purpose of the requirements is achieved. Design enhancements required for garage doors 43 where the preceding requirements cannot be met may include such things as paint, raised 44 panels, decorative windows, and other similar treatments to complement the residential 45 portion of the facade. 46 PCA LANNINGOMMISSIONCTION 47 On August 6, 2014, the Roseville Planning Commission held the duly noticed public hearing 48 regarding garage door placement. After presentations by the City Planner and Community 49 Development Director regarding recent discussions with the City Council and Planning Division 50 amendment language, Commissioners asked a few questions and then discussed the proposed 51 amendments. 52 Commissioners indicated immediate support of the amendment to allow a garage forward design 53 and concurred that the 5-foot forward distance proposed was appropriate. Most discussion 54 centered on whether an exemption should be given for garages set back a great distance on large 55 lots. 56 Commissioners indicated that this exception should only be for very large lots where the 57 character of the neighborhood will not be altered. The Planning Commission determined that 58 100 feet was an appropriate setback distance at which a garage and its doors could be placed 59 completely in front of the principal structure without impacting the character of the 60 neighborhood. 61 PROJ0017-20_RCA_081114.doc Page 2 of 3