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4.0 REVIEW of REQUEST: 4.1 James & Lucy Wrede propose to construct certain home improvements to meet their families growing needs. These improvements include an addition to the existing dining room; the construction of a front porch; the addition of a large family room w/basement; and the addition of a second story that will house the bedrooms. 4.2 The Wrede home was constructed in 1956, prior to the current zoning section of the City Code being adopted. The parcel is designated Low Density Residential in the Comprehensive Plan and it is located in the R-1, Single Family Residence Zoning District. 4.3 The proposed addition to the existing principal structure's footprint (dining room, porch, and family room) adds 705 square feet to the existing footprint, causing the parcel to be 638 square feet out of compliance with the 30% requirement of Section 1004.01A6. 5.0 VARIANCE REQUEST BACKGROUND: 5.1 Section 1004.01A6 of the Roseville City Code (Maximum Total Surface Area) affords each residential property owner a 30% impervious coverage based upon the total lot size. In the case of the Wrede property, this allowance cannot exceed 30% of the 11,250 square foot lot size or 3,375 square feet without an approved variance. 5.2 The Wrede home is a 1950's rambler situated on an 11,250 square foot lot. The home has a footprint of976 square feet (roughly 24 feet by 37 feet); there is also a detached garage (in rear yard) 1,176 square feet in size (roughly 20 feet by 50 feet) that lies 70 feet from Irene Street. Given these current site conditions the Wrede lot has a current impervious coverage of29% (3,308 square feet). These proposed home improvements create a total impervious coverage of 4,013 square feet or 36% of the site. 6.0 STAFF COMMENTS/FINDINGS: 6.1 The proposed improvements to the Wrede home meet the goals and objectives of the Housing Plan. Specifically, the Housing Plan encourages reinvestment into existing housing to provide increased functionality to retain families within the community to maintain a quality neighborhood. 6.2 Section 1013.02 states: Where there are practical difficulties or unusual hardships in the way of carrying out the strict letter of the provisions of this code, the city council shall have the power, in a specific case and after notice and public hearings, to vary any such provision in harmony with the general purpose and intent thereof and may impose such additional conditions as it considers necessary so that the public health, safety, and general welfare may be secured and substantial justice done. PF3420 - ReA 092302 - Page 2 of 4