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REQUESTFORCOUNC~AcnON DATE: 09/08/97 ITEM NO: C-4 roxed: Agenda Section: c::9-- CONSENT Vernon Roman request for a minor variance for a driveway at 2714 Marion Street North (PF#2955). M ~ REQUESTEDACnON 1.1 Vernon Roman is requesting a minor variance to reduce the side yard setback of a driveway to less than one foot for the purpose of bringing an existing driveway at 2714 Marion Street North into compliance with the City Code. Requirement Proposal Variance Driveway Setback - 5' < l' setback 5' variance 2Jl BACKGROUND 2.1 Vernon Roman owns a home at 2714 Marion Street North. The property is zoned R-1 Single Family Residential and adjacent land uses are all single family residential. 2.2 Mr. Roman is requesting a variance from Section 703.048, City Code, to allow the continuance of a driveway less than five feet from the side property line. The applicant has applied for a building permit for a detached accessory building and was informed that the existing driveway was not in compliance with the City Code. In order to get around the home and access the new garage in the rear yard, the driveway has to remain less than five feet from the south property line. 2.3 It is the policy of the City of Roseville to issue minor variances for driveway side yard setbacks when nonconforming driveways are replaced or the property is upgraded, provided the property is located in an R-1, Single Family Residential District, and used for residential purposes. 2.4 Section 703.048, 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." PF#2955 - RCA (09/08/97) - Page 1 of 2