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4.0 VARIANCE REQUEST BACKGROUND: 4.1 Section 1004.01A6 of the Roseville City Code (Maximum Total Surface Area) affords each residential property owner up to 30% impervious coverage on a lot/parcel, based upon the total lot size. In the case of the Berntsen property this allowance cannot exceed 3790 square feet without an approved variance. 4.2 The Berntsen home was constructed in 1994 and is situated on a 12,632 square foot lot. The home/garage has a footprint estimated at 2,556 square feet and driveway area of 1,440 square feet. Given these current site conditions the Berntsen lot has a pre-existing non-conforming impervious coverage of 3,996 square feet or 32%. 4.3 The proposed master suite addition would create a total impervious coverage of 4,361 square feet or 35%. 4.4 The proposed addition, should the Planning Commission recommend and City Council approve the variance request, would require Mr. Berntsen to apply for and receive a setback permit to encroach into the required side yard setback. 4.5 The need for a Setback Permit is premised on the pie shaped lot design, which is 130 feet along Heinel Drive and 45 feet at the lots rear property line. Given the angles of the lot lines and the placement of the principal structure, it is impossible to construct an addition that would not encroach into a portion of the required setback. !~ 4.6 The lot adjacent (south) to the Berntsens proposed addition is vacant; however, the vacant lot is owned by George Reiling and he has indicated that he is not opposed to the variance request. 5.0 STAFF COMMENTS/FINDINGS: 5.1 The Berntsen home was constructed (1994) prior to the text amendment to Section 1004 that established the 30% impervious coverage requirement. The Bemtsens are now faced with needing a variance in order to expand their home to meet their needs/desires (see attached narrative). 5.2 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. PF3413 - ReA 081902 - Page 2 of 4