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report dated September 4 2002. Thomas Paschke explained that James & Lucy Wrede submitted an application for a 638 square foot variance to Section 1 004.01A6 (Maximum Total Surface Area) to allow major home improvements (dining room, porch large family room, and second store addition) to their home at 2078 Irene Street. The Wrede home was constructed in 1956 prior to the adoption of the current zoning section to the City Code. 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 1004.01 A6. Staff recommended approval of the variance with four conditions. Mr. Wrede stated the staff report was acceptable. There being no further comments, Chair Duncan closed the hearing. Motion: Member Mulder moved, seconded by Member Peper, to recommend approval of a 638 square foot (6%) variance to Section 1004.01 A6 of the Roseville City Code for James & Lucy Wrede, to allow certain home and site improvements at 2078 Irene Street, based on the findings in Section 5 and conditions of Section 6 of the project report dated September 4, 2002. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 Motion carried. This matter will be heard by the City Council on September 23, 2002. b. Planning File 3422: Request by John Graham, 671 Skillman Avenue, for a variance to Section 1004.02D5 (Yard Requirements - Front Yard Setback) of the Roseville City Code to allow for the construction of a home and garage to the front of the existing home. Chair Duncan opened the hearing and requested City Planner Thomas Paschke provide a summary of the project report dated September 4 2002. Mr. Paschke indicated John & Christie Graham submitted an application for a 12 foot variance to Section 1004.01 E (Setback Exception) to allow a living space and garage addition to the front of his home for the creation of a master bedroom, additional living room area and added depth to the attached garage. This 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 1004.01 E of the Roseville City Code. Thomas Paschke explained the interpretation of a "predominant" setback. Staff recommended approval with conditions other than location of garage. Thomas Paschke explained that adjacent property owner does not object to garage extension to the front, and therefore staff would also support a front extension. Changes to the garage rear would disrupt existing deck and other construction. Thomas Paschke illustrated pictures of the house. Chair Duncan explained the difference between a front two-foot and a 12-foot setback. Chair Duncan asked for clarification of the trailer parked in the rear. Mr. Graham said the staff report was acceptable. Ted Boston, adjacent neighbor, stated he had no objection to the variance. David Donahue, 679 Skillman, adjacent neighbor, stated that the uniform setback on the front is more acceptable; should expand out to the rear of the structure; he objects to more than allowed by Code in the front yard and prefers more front yard open space. There being no further comments, Chair Duncan closed the hearing. Member Mulder expressed concern regarding detail of additions, especially in area closer than 30 feet to the property line. Thomas Paschke illustrated the building design. Member Mulder stated that a hardship is necessary. There are options to expand to the rear, perhaps not as good. Chair Duncan asked why not a 10-foot instead of a 12-foot addition to the front.