pf_03536 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home

become very problematic when attempting to retrofit additions to homes or add accessory structures. Specifically, the EXISTING CITY CODE requires these lots have a 30 foot front yard, comer street side yard, and rear yard setback and either a 5 foot or 10 foot interior side yard setback. When applied to existing lots, it becomes evident that little area is available for expansion needs/desires. The Rose home was constructed prior to the adoption of Section 1004.02D4. Further complicating matters is attempting to determine the front lot line/yard. The City Code, Section 1002.02 Definitions, states: "Lot Line, Front: The boundary of a lot which abuts a street, and in the case of a comer lot, it shall be the shortest dimension on a public street. Should the dimensions be equal, the owner shall designate the front yard for the record". This strict interpretation puts the parcel's front lot line/yard adjacent to Aglen Street. However, generally speaking, most individuals would conclude that the front lot line/yard on a comer lot is the street frontage a principal structure faces (address). This interpretation/conclusion results in Brooks Avenue being the front lot line/yard. These facts limit any proposed structural modification without an approved deviation (variance) from the City Code. The Community Development Staff has determined that the plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner. C. The variance, if granted, wil/not alter the essential character of the locality: The improvements proposed, a porch and deck addition, are living spaces similar to those on homes from the same era. However, decks were typically addition years after initial construction. The Community Development Staff has determined that this variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality, nor adversely affect the public health, safety, or general welfare, of the city or adj acent properties. 6.0 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 6.1 Based on the information provided and the findings in Section 5 ofthis project report, the Community Development Staff recommends approval of an 11 foot VARIANCE to Section 1004.02D4 (side yard adjacent a street) of the Roseville City Code for Kara Rose to allow the construction of a 14 foot by 14 foot porch and 14 foot by 10 foot deck on to the west side of the principal structure to within 19 feet of the property line at 998 Brooks Avenue, subject to the following conditions: a. The porch and deck being limited to a depth of 14 feet (addition from principal structure towards property line adjacent Aglen Street) or an 11 foot encroachment into the required 30 foot setback. b. The parcel being limited to an impervious coverage of 4, 115 sq. ft. c. Gutters installed along the eves of the porch to direct roof drainage to the west or north yard areas. PF3536 - RPCA 020404 - Page 4 of 5