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REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION DATE: 06/26/01 ITEM NO: c-~ Manager Approved: t:. IJ Agenda Section: I IJ CONSENT A request by Steven Marchek for an 1S-foot Variance from Section 703.04B4 of the Roseville City Code for property located at 2995 West Owasso Boulevard (PF3306) 1.0 REQUESTED ACTION 1.1 Steven Marchek is requesting an 18-foot variance from Section 703.04B4 of the City Code to allow a driveway apron (in the public right-of-way) to be within the required setback from a street comer property line. Mr. Marchek's current driveway is located 12 feet from the property line adjacent to Brenner Avenue and the Code requires a setback of 30 feet. 2.0 BACKGROUND 2.1 Mr. Marchek owns the property located at 2995 West Owasso Boulevard. The property is zoned R-l, Single Family Residential, and the Comprehensive Plan identifies the property as Low Density Residential. 2.2 The City's Pavement Management Program and the reconstruction of West Owasso Boulevard have prompted the variance request. 2.3 The proposed reduction of this setback will enable Mr. Marchek to retain his driveway in its current location. DRIVEWAY SETBACK CORNER LOT Code Re uirement 30 feet Current Setback 12 feet uest Variance Re uested 18 feet 3.0 STAFF COMMENT & FINDINGS 3.1 Section 703.04B(4) requires a maximum driveway setback of30 feet from a property line (comer lot) adjacent to a street right-of-way. Based on the proposal a variance is necessary to allow the existing driveway to remain. 3.2 Section 1013.02 requires the applicant to demonstrate a physical hardship and to demonstrate that no practical alternatives exist that would reduce the need for a variance. 3.3 Variances may be granted where the strict enforcement ofthe literal provisions of the ordinance would cause "undue hardship", The granting of a variance shall only occur when it can be demonstrated that such an action will be in keeping with the spirit and intent ofthe ordinance. PF3306 RCA (062601) Page 1 of2