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~ <1L u.R Ib~~ ~ ,\,,-U REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION DATE: 09/14/98 ITEM NO: Manager Approved: Agenda Section: CONSENT Elwyn and Evelyn Sands request for a variance to reduce the side yard setback, from 5' to 4', to construct a driveway and slab at 2612 North Aldine Street. [F;F.3o@ 1.0 REQUESTED ACTION 1.1 Elwyn and Evelyn Sands are requesting a minor variance to reduce the side yard setback on the south side of their property, to provide for the installation of a nine (9) foot wide driveway which will align properly with the existing 9' curb cut and the existing garage. Requirement Proposal Variance Side yard setback - 5' 4' setback l' v.ariance 2.0" BACKGROUND 2.1 Elwyn and Evelyn Sands own a home at 2612 North Aldine Street. The property is zoned R-1 Single Family Residential and adjacent land uses are residential. 2.2 Mr. and Mrs. Sands are requesting a variance from Section 703.04 (B) (9), of the City Code, to reduce the setback of their driveway to less than five feet in order to replace an existing driveway with a nine foot (9') concrete driveway. Without the v~riance, the driveway will not properly align with the existing garage. . ..." ~ . 2.3 'It 'is the' policy of the. City'of Roseville to issue minor variances when there is a hardship or practical difficulty, provided the property isJocated in an. R-1, Single Family Residential District, and used for residential purposes. The location and width. of the existing garage and curb cut create a physical ha~dship ,for a driveway, less than 9'. Th~ street was 'reconstructed by the ~ity approximateiy , a years ago with new curb cuts. Mr. Sands will align his drive to the city's , new curb cut. ,3~0 MINOR VARIANCE COMMITTEE 3.1 The request for the variance included the required application form, sketch of the . affected property and. proposed driveway, written statement from the applicant, and, . written approval from the adjacent property owners ,(property owners at 2604, 2605 , . PF#3068- RCA (05/26/98) - Page 1 of 2