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replaced, provided the property is located in an R-1, Single Family Residential District, and used for residential purposes. 2.4 Section 1004.01A, City Code, states, "accessory buildings shall not exceed fifteen feet (15') in height, shall be five feet (5') or more from all lot lines of adjoining lots which are in any R District and shall be six feet (6') or more from any other building or structure on the same lot." Section 703.04B, City Code, states "residential driveways shall be constructed so that the edge of the driveway nearest to the side lot line shall be a minimum of five feet from the side lot line." 3.J1 MINOR VARIANCE COMMITTEE 3.1 The request for the variance included the required application form, sketch of the property and proposed garage, written statement from the applicant, and written approval from the adjacent property owners affected by the variance (Jerry and Maureen Ronke at 1311 Ryan Avenue W). 3.2 The Minor Variance Committee reviewed this request on July 8, 1997, and unanimously recommended approval of a minor variance to reduce the side yard setback of an accessory building (detached garage) to one foot for the purpose of replacing an existing single car detached garage (13' x 21') with a two car detached garage (26' x 26'), and a blanket variance to reduce the setback of a residential driveway to one foot to bring an existing driveway at 1303 Ryan Avenue W into compliance, based on the following findings: 1. The existing single car garage and driveway are located approximately one foot from the west property line. The new garage and driveway will not encroach further into the established set back line. 2. There is no other practical location for a garage, either detached or attached, on the property. In order to place the garage five feet from the side property line, the driveway would also need to be moved over four feet. This will require the removal of a mature ash tree and the reconstruction of an existing deck. Because of the proposed location of the garage, the driveway must also be located one foot from the property line. 3. The width of the driveway will not exceed 26 feet at the property line for any of the properties listed. 4. The proposed variances are in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the City's Comprehensive Plan and Title 10 of the City Code (Zoning). 5. The variances, if granted, will not adversely affect the public health, safety, or general welfare. PF#2934 - RCA - Page 2 of 3