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4.0 STAFF RECOMMENDA TION 4.1 Based on the findings outline in Section 3.1, staff recommends approval of the request for a variance to reduce the side yard setback to four feet and the rear yard setback to three feet for the purpose of constructing an attached two car garage at 2416 Lexington Avenue N, with the following provisions: 1. The driveway must be hard-surfaced in conjunction with construction of the garage in accordance with Section 703.04(B)(7) of the City Code 2. A vehicle turnaround area must be constructed in accordance with Section 703.04(B)(10) of the City Code, since Lexington Avenue is a County roadway. If this area provides a turnaround/parking area for more than two vehicles, screening from Lexington Avenue must be installed. 5.0 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION 5.1 On December 10, 1997, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the request. Frederick Chute was present to answer questions and provide additional information. A letter was received from Sami EISharif, property owner to the north, opposing the construction of any garage on this property. All property owners within 350 feet of the project were notified in accordance with State Statute and City policy. No other residents commented at the public hearing or contacted City staff regarding this reqeust. 5.2 The Planning Commission discussed the location of an existing fence on the north side of the property and the screening provided, the age of the home, and the hardships for granting a variance. 5.3 By a 5-0 vote, the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council grant a variance to reduce the side yard setback to four feet and the rear yard setback to three feet for the purpose of constructing an attached two car garage at 2416 Lexington Avenue, based on the findings outlined in Section 3.1 of this report and with the provisions outlined in Section 4.1 of this report. 6.0 SUGGESTED CITY COUNCIL ACTION 6.1 By resolution, grant a variance to reduce the side yard setback to four feet and the rear yard setback to three feet for the purpose of constructing an attached two car garage at 2416 Lexington Avenue N, based on the findings outlined in Section 3.1 of this report and with the provisions outlined in Section 4.1 of this report. Attachments: notification map; notice of public hearing; survey of property; proposed site plan; proposed floor plan; proposed building elevation; project narrative from applicant; letter from neighbor; and resolution. 6Q-dayTime Limit: application submitted on November 10,1997; application accepted as complete on November 19,1997; decision deadline is March 9,1998 (extended by City Council on 12/08/97). Prepared by: Kim L. Lee, AICP (490-2236) M:\RCA\PF2972.RCA RCA (PF#2972) - 01/12/98 - Page 3 of 3