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4.9 Variance Conditions Proposed: SECTION 1004.01E Code Requirement Existing Proposed Variance (predominant) Condition Condition Requested 40 feet 48 feet 24 feet 16 feet SECTION 1004.02DS Minimum Side Yard Existing Proposed Variance Setback Requirement Condition Condition Requested 5 feet 3 feet 3 feet 2 feet 5.0 STAFF COMMENTS & FINDINGS: 5.1 The Beans 1941 home has limited options for adding an attached two stall garage. Specifically, either the attached garage is located in the front yard as proposed or additional depth is added to the existing single stall creating a double deep attached garage. However, constructing a double deep garage does not gain the necessary width or storage area desired by the Beans and could not be widened on that a foot from its current width. 5.2 Another option could be constructing a detached garage adjacent the rear of the home; however, the existing single stall would have to be eliminated versus being reused as proposed. 5.3 Section 1004.01E requires a setback to the predominant setback of existing principal structures on the block or a point no closer than 40 feet from the front property line. The Bean proposal to construct a 24 foot attached garage would encroach 16 feet into this 40 foot front yard setback and lie 24 feet from the front property line. Under current planning and development standards the 24 foot depth would be a 6 foot encroachment into the required 30 foot front yard setback. 5.4 The side yard encroachment, as proposed, is a continuation of an existing encroachment allowed when the home was originally constructed in 1941. This side yard encroachment would normally be processed under a Setback Permit, but because of the front yard variance, it is combined with the variance to shorten the process and provide the Commission and adjacent residents with a full scope of the proposal. 5.5 Staff has reviewed the proposal and detennined that there are no reasonable options available to the Beans, given the location and design of their current home. Specifically, the garage and entry are located on the north side of the home determines the location of an attached garage. PF3459 - ReA 042803 - Page 3 of 6