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<br />2.4 Section 1004.01 (A), City Code, requires a front yard setback of no less than 30 <br />feet. <br /> <br />3.0 MINOR VARIANCE COMMITTEE <br /> <br />3.1 The request for the variance included the required application form, a sketch of the <br />property, a written statement from the applicant, and written approval from the <br />adjacent property owner affected by the variance. <br /> <br />3.2 The Minor Variance Committee reviewed this request on Monday, June 1, 1998. <br />Ms. Weber's husband (Ray Bishop) was present to review the proposal and answer <br />questions. The project was discussed, including the physical hardship created by <br />the property being located on a corner, the physical hardship created by the <br />location of the house on the property, and the practical difficulty presented by the <br />single car garage. Mr. Bishop indicated that the property was re-measured after the <br />application was submitted, adding that the house is actually 34 feet from the edge <br />of the right-of-way rather than 30 feet. Alternatives were discussed, with the <br />Minor Variance Committee concurring that the proposed garage addition is <br />the best option from both a functional and aesthetic standpoint. <br /> <br />3.3 The Minor Variance Committee unanimously recommended approval of a minor <br />variance to reduce the setback from an unimproved right-of-way (extension of <br />Grotto Street) to 27 feet for the purpose of constructing a seven foot addition to an <br />attached garage at 749 Sextant Avenue West, based on the following findings: <br /> <br />1. Section 1004.02(0)(4) requires a front yard setback of no less than 30 feet. <br /> <br />2. The location of the property on a comer and the location of the house on the <br />property create a physical hardship, while the single car garage presents a <br />practical difficulty for the applicant. <br /> <br />3. The garage addition will be an improvement to the property. The garage <br />addition as proposed is the best option from both a functional and aesthetic <br />standpoint. <br /> <br />4. It is doubtful that this right-of-way will ever be improved. A recreational trail <br />is located within the right-of-way and provides access to Central Park. <br /> <br />5. The proposed variance is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of <br />the City's Comprehensive Plan and Title 10 of the City Code (Zoning). <br /> <br />6. The proposed variance, if granted, will not adversely affect the public health, <br />safety, or general welfare. <br /> <br />PF#3035 - RCA (06/08/98) - Page 2 of 3 <br />