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4.0 REVIEW of REQUEST: 4.1 The Grahams propose to construct a 12 foot addition onto their home to meet their growing family needs. These improvements include an addition to the front of the home for the creation of a master bedroom, additional living room area, and added depth to the attached garage. 4.2 The Graham home was constructed in 1955 prior to the City's zoning section of the City Code being adopted, and in so doing the home was placed 40 feet off of the front property line. Currently a covered trailer is located on the premises in the front yard. 4.3 The proposed addition to the existing principal structure places the structure at a point 28 feet from the front property line or an encroachment of 12 feet into the predominant setback and requires a variance to Section 1004.01E of the Roseville City Code. 5.0 VARIANCE REQUEST BACKGROUND: 5.1 Section 1004.01E of the Roseville City Code reads: Exception: If, after May 21, 1959, existing houses on fifty percent (50%) or more of the frontage of any block have a predominant front yard different from that herein specified, all buildings hereafter erected shall conform to this predominant front yard depth, provided this regulation shall not be interpreted so as to require a front yard of more than forty feet (40') in depth. (Ord. 275, 5-12-1959) 5.2 The Community Development Department has determined that the Graham parcel has a 40 foot predominant setback, thus the proposed addition requires a 12 foot variance. 6.0 STAFF COMMENTS/FINDINGS: 6.1 In review of the proposed improvements to 671 Skillman, the Development Review Committee has determined that there are design options that could be created that provide less intrusion into the front yard setback. Specifically, the garage could be constructed as a rear addition and the screen porch could be integrated around the garage addition and the proposed dining room addition. The relocation of the garage addition to the rear versus the proposed front addition would reduce potential impacts created from a garage being located adjacent to living area of the neighboring property. 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. PF3422 - ReA 092302 - Page 2 of 4