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3.5 The property has two retaining walls to accommodate the unique elevation change on the lot. The first is located along Alta Vista and was constructed as a component of the roadway reconstruction. The second retaining wall is located in the side yard adjacent to the home and Dale Street. 3.6 A small rear/side yard (north & east) exists on the north side of the lot and home. Because this is the only flat area on the lot the three children use the location for a play area. 3.7 The proposed porch addition, though encroaching to a point 8.6 feet from the Alta Vista Drive property line, would provide an architectural design and living area that would not be afforded to the homeowners unless placed on the north side of the home and within the play area. 3.8 Staff has determined that the limited flat area on the lot, the unique shape of the lot, the lot's double frontage, and the date the home was constructed, are all pre-existing hardships for this property that afford no alternative other than a variance. 3.9 The variance, if granted, will not adversely affect the public health, safety, or general welfare of the citizens of Roseville. 4.0 STAFF RECOMMENDATION 4.1 Based on the finding outlined in Section 3, staff recommends approval of the request for a variance from Section 1004.02D of the City Code to reduce the front yard setback from 30 feet to 8.6 feet to accommodate the construction of a porch on property located at 1810 Alta Vista Drive. 5.0 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION 5.1 By motion approve (deny) the request by Nadya EI-Afandi's request for a variance from Section 1004.02D of the City Code to reduce the front yard setback from 30 feet to 8.6 feet to accommodate the construction of a porch on property located at 1810 Alta Vista Drive. Q:\Planning Files\3152_Kinnunen_EI-Afandi\RPCA (101399),doc Planning File #3152 (Nadya El_Afandi) 10.13.99 Page 300