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3.6 A small rear/side yard (north & east) exists on the north side ofthe 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 step and porch addition, though encroaching to a point 8.6 feet and 10 feet respectively 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 comments and finding outlined in Section 3, staff recommends approval ofthe 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 On October 13, 1999 the Roseville Planning Commission held a public hearing regarding the EI-Afandi/Kinnunen request for a front yard variance. At the hearing no property owners or residents addressed the Commission regarding the variance request. Staff presented the Commission with signatures from adjacent property owners supporting the variance request. The Commission had only minor questions of staff related to the request as well as a question of the applicant regarding the redesign and relocated entry. 5.2 By motion the Planning Commission recommended (7-0) to approve the request by Nadya El-Afandi 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. 6.0 Suggested City Council Action 6.1 By resolution, approve (deny) request by Nadya EI-Afandi 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 subject to the findings and listed in Section 3.1 through 3.9 of the Report for Council Action dated 10/25/99. RCA (1 02599).docPage 3 of 4