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split-level home has an estimated footprint of 1 ,254 square feet and driveway/walkway/patio area of 764 square feet, for a total impervious coverage of 2,018 square feet well below the 4,443 square feet afforded under the City Code. The desire to place the two porches on the east side of the home is to have them face directly into the rear yard of the neighboring parcel (2507 Woodbridge street) and Acorn Park, as well as to get the structure into a location that affords shade, without being required to remove the existing deck. Requiring modifications to the design or a relocation of the proposed two level porch would involve unreasonable changes to the addition not anticipated by the home owner; removal of a useful deck; challenging structural modifications; and reduce the purpose and usefulness of the proposal. The Community Development Staff has determined that the property can be made livable, useful, and put to a reasonable use under the official controls if the requested variance granted. This location creates skewed building lines that are not parallel to property lines that in turn affects how and where additions can be placed without impacting minimum standards of 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. The improvement proposed for the Casper home will not be out of character or context of a split lever home built in 1980's; will have little or no impact on the adjacent (southeast) parcel; and more importantly will be in keeping with today's designs and family accommodations. 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 adjacent properties. The Planning staff recommended approval of the 11 foot rear yard variance with conditions. Greg Minzing, 2508 Marion, explained reasons for expansion including window orientation and deck construction There was no public comment offered. Chairman Duncan closed the hearing. Motion: Member Peper moved, second by Member Bakeman, to recommend approval of an 11 foot VARIANCE to Section 1004.02D5 (Dwelling Dimensions - Rear Yard Setbacks) of the Roseville City Code to allow the construction of a two level addition (screen and four-season porch) to the home at 2508 Marion Street, based on the findings of Section 5 and the conditions of Section 6 of the project report dated July 9, 2003. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Motion carried. b. Planning File 3493: Request by Mary Brown, 2185 St. Croix Street, for a CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT to Section 1004.01A4 (Requirements for Increased Size) to allow construction of a 26 foot by 36.5 foot (949 square foot) detached accessory building (garage) in the rear yard. Chairman Troy Duncan opened the hearing and requested City Planner Thomas Paschke to provide a verbal summary of the staff written report dated July 9, 2003. Mr. Paschke explained the proposal. Ms. Brown seeks to replace an aging detached garage with a larger, more functional detached garage in a similar location of her rear yard. The Brown home was originally built in 1931 and is situated on an 80.99 foot wide by 237.01 foot deep (19,196 square foot) parcel. This parcel has a rear yard allowance (per City Code) of 972 square feet and an impervious coverage of 5,759 square feet. Mr. Paschke has estimated the existing parcel includes a principal structure at 1,093 square feet; a detached garage of 576 square feet; and driveway/sidewalk at 2.928 square feet, for a total existing impervious coverage of 4,597 square feet. The proposal to remove the existing detached garage and replace it with a larger (949 sq. ft.) detached garage will increase the total impervious coverage on the parcel to 4,970 square feet, which is below the 5,759 square foot maximum allowed by the Code. He reviewed the Conditional Use Permit criteria and found the project to be consistent with the criteria. The Planning Staff recommended approval with conditions. Member Bakeman asked if the project met the west (rear) yard setback (yes). Chair Duncan asked if the project was less than 864 square feet, would the project require a variance? (no) What is the standard size of a 2 stall garage? (usually 22'x26' or 28') The applicant was satisfied with the staff report. There was no public comment offered. Chairman Duncan closed the hearing.