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<br />.' <br /> <br />3. Redefine physical hardship as it applies to variances from the provisions of <br />the zoning code. This may require new state legislation and changes to <br />State Statutes, as well as changes to the Roseville City Code. <br /> <br />{:'~f Keep the current setback provisions of the City Code, but enforce these <br />provisions more stringently. Many cities have very few zoning setback <br />variance cases because the city policy is to interpret their zoning code <br />verbatim. Other cities have few variances because they are newer cities with <br />larger or wider lots that accommodate the current housing sizes. While this <br />alternative may resolve the issue of consistency and maintaining the status <br />quo, it does impact property owners with an interest and opportunity to <br />reinvest in their properties. <br /> <br />2.2 The public hearing on this issue was continued from the August 12, 1998, Planning <br />Commission meeting to the September 9, 1998, meeting. The Planning <br />Commission discussed the proposed amendments, suggested language revisions, <br />and continued action on the request until the October meeting. In particular, there <br />were concerns regarding the impervious surface requirements and due process. <br /> <br />2.3 The Zoning Committee met on October 5, 1998, to review the proposed <br />amendments and language revisions. The attached ordinance reflects the <br />consensus of this Committee regarding language revisions. <br /> <br />3.0 STAFF RECOMMENDA T/ON: <br /> <br />3.1 Staff recommends amending the City Code to create an administrative setback <br />permit procedure (alternative 1 outlined in Section 2.1), eliminating the minor <br />variance procedure, and eliminated references to minor variances throughout the <br />code. The setback permit procedure will reduce turn around time of requests, <br />eliminate the need for public hearings and a finding of physical hardship, reduce the <br />cost to residents, all while adding the flexibility needed to respond to Roseville's <br />livable community goals. <br /> <br />4.0 SUGGESTED PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: <br /> <br />4.1 By motion, recommend approval of the attached ordinance (An Ordinance <br />Amending Sections 602.06,1012.07, 1013.02C, and 1014.03 and Creating Section <br />1013.05 of the Roseville City Code). <br /> <br />4.2 ~y motion, recommend the City Council set the fee for setback permit applications <br />at $25. <br /> <br />Attachments: Ordinance Amending City Code 60-Day Time Limit: Not applicable. <br />Prepared by: Dennis Welsch (490-2232) and Kim Lee, AICP (490-2236) <br />Q:\Planning Files\3047 _Minor Variances\RPCA(101498).doc <br /> <br />PF3047 - RPCA (10/14/98) - Page 2 of 2 <br />