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2.3 It is the policy of the City of Roseville to grant minor variances for driveway side yard setback.s when nonconforming driveways are replaced, provided the property is located in an R-1, Single Family Residential District, and used for residential purposes. It is also the policy of the City of Roseville to issue minor variances when there is a hardship or practical difficulty, provided the property is located in an R-1, Single Family Residential District, and used for residential purposes. 2.4 Section 703.04(8)(9), 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." 3.0 MINOR VARIANCE COMMITTEE 3.1 The request for the variance included the required application form, a sketch of the property and driveway, a written statement from the applicant, and written approval from the adjacent property owner affected by the variance (Nan Tu at 2008 Wheeler Street North). 3.2 The Minor Variance Committee reviewed this request on Monday, June 1, 1998. Mr. Johnson was present to present his proposal and answer questions. The project was discussed, including the hardship created by the location of the house, the fact that this request was for a replacement driveway/parking area, and the practical difficulty of the single car garage. The failure to obtain a building permit for the replacement driveway/parking area was also discussed, with Mr. Johnson agreeing to appJy for a permit after the fact. The driveway/parking area will not create any drainage problems if it is widened to the property line. Alternative locations for a parking area were also discussed, with the Minor Variance Committee concurring that the driveway/parking area as proposed is the best option from both a functional and aesthetic standpoint. 3.3 The Minor Variance Committee unanimously recommended approval of a minor variance to reduce the side yard setback of a driveway/parking area to less than one foot (1011) for the purpose of replacing a driveway/parking area at 2000 Wheeler Street North, based on the following findings: 1. Section 703.04(8)(9) of the City Code requires a residential driveway to be set back a minimum of five feet from the side property line. 2. The location of the house on the property creates a physical hardship for the applicant, while the single car garage presents a practical difficulty for the applicant. 3. The proposed driveway/parking area will be an improvement to the property. The proposed location of the driveway/parking area is the best option from both a functional and aesthetic standpoint. PF#3031 - RCA (06/08/98) - Page 2 of 3