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2.4 An addition to the existing one-stall attached garage appears to be the only viable alternative. The proposed eight-foot addition is the minimum possible to provide an additional parking space and allow the replacement of the existing single garage door with a double garage door. The location of the existing house on the property and the location of mature trees on the parcel create practical difficulties for constructing an garage space on the parcel. 2.5 Because of the proximity of the proposed addition to the property line (less than three feet), a fire wall would need to be installed on the north side of the addition. The soffit on this side of the addition could not extend more than eight inches from the wall of the garage addition, and a gutter would be needed on this side of the addition to prevent water from being diverted on to the adjacent property. 2.6 This request could have been processed as a minor variance request; however, the applicants were unable to obtain the written consent of the adjacent property owner. 2.7 Section 1012.01 (B) of the City Code requires a side yard setback of five feet for platted lots or parcels of record existing on May 21, 1959. Section 1013.02 outlines the criteria and procedure for considering a variance. 3.0 STAFF COMMENT 3.1 In reviewing this request, staff made the following findings: 1. Section 1012.01 (B) of the City Code requires a side yard setback offive feet for a parcel existing on May 21, 1959. The existing house is setback 10 feet from the north property line. 2. The location of the existing house on the property and the location of mature trees on the parcel create practical difficulties for constructing a detached garage on the parcel. 3. The proposed variance is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the City's Comprehensive Plan and Title 10 of the City Code (Zoning). 4. The proposed variance, if granted, will not adversely affect the public health, safety, or general welfare. 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 two feet for the purpose of constructing an eight-foot addition to an attached single car garage and a variance to reduce the setback of driveway to three feet at 1720 Chatsworth Street North. RCA (PF#3008) - 05/27/98 - Page 2 of 3