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recommend granting a variance. Motion: Member Peper moved, seconded by Member Stone, to recommend approval of an 11 foot Variance to Section 1 004.02D4 (side yard adjacent a street) of the Roseville City Code to allow the construction of a 14 foot by 14 foot porch and 14 foot by 10 foot deck on to the west side of the principal structure to be placed 19 feet from the property line for Kara Rose, 998 Brooks Avenue, based on the findings of Section 5 and conditions of Section 6 of the project report dated February 4, 2004. Chair Mulder said he would vote in opposition because of precedent. Ayes: 5, Peper, Blank, Traynor, Ipsen, Stone Nays: 2, Bakeman, Mulder Motion carried 5-2.. 7. New Public Hearings: a. Planning File 3545: Request by Diane Holmgren and Rick Distad, 370 Millwood Avenue, for a 10 foot Variance to Section 1004.02D4 of the Roseville City Code to allow the construction of a third garage stall that would encroach into the required 30 foot setback. Chair Mulder opened the hearing and requested the City Planner present the verbal summary of the staff report dated February 4, 2004. Thomas Paschke explained Diane Holmgren & Rick Distad have submitted a proposal to construct a third attached garage stall on to the west side of the home, which addition would encroach 10 feet into the required corner setback adjacent to a public street. The City Code (Section 1004.0204) regulates where structures can be placed on a corner lots with setback requirements. In the case of the Holmgren/Distad parcel, there is a 30 foot minimum setback (side yard adjacent a public street) applied to the west property line (Western Avenue). The property to the south has a similar setback. The alternatives are not reasonable. The Holmgren/Distad home was constructed in 1976 and lies on a parcel that is 100 feet wide by 127 feet deep or 12,789 sq. ft. in size. The parcel has an impervious coverage allowance of 3,837 sq. ft. of which an estimated 3,105 sq. ft. is being utilized (house foundation, attached garage, shed and driveway). The addition of the proposed attached 12 foot by 24 foot (288 sq. ft.) garage would bring the total to impervious coverage on the parcel to an estimated 3,400 sq. ft. The applicant seeks to construct a 12 foot by 24 foot garage stall on to the west side of the existing attached garage and shifted six feet to the south to reduce impact on existing driveway. The west side has been selected by the applicant because of proximity to the existing attached garage and driveway. The applicants have indicated in their narrative that they are seeking the variance to provide more storage for a boat and a future vehicle. A second story would be added above a portion of the garage. The applicants have reviewed the proposal with surrounding property owners and have a listing of 18 neighbors who support the request. Thomas Paschke noted the staff recommended approval with conditions of Section 6 in the project report dated February 4, 2004. Member Traynor asked if there are other homes in the area with three car garages (a few). Member Peper asked for details on the petition (18) from the neighbors approving the proposal. Diane Holmgren explained the petition and commented that the garage to south is almost identical to the garage to the south. Owasso Hills (to the west) and Stan bridge Circle have numerous three-car garages. Member Bakeman asked if the current garage door will be matched by the new door? (Yes, will match doors). There were no further public comments. Chair Mulder closed the hearing. Motion: Member Stone moved, second by Member Peper, to recommend approval of the request by Diane Holmgren and Rick Distad, 370 Millwood Street, for a 10 foot Variance to Section 1004.02D4 (side yard adjacent to a street) of the Roseville City Code to allow the construction of a 12 foot, 4 inch by 24 foot attached garage stall on to the west side of the principal structure to be placed 20 feet from the property line adjacent to Western Avenue, based on the findings of Section 5 and conditions of Section 6 of the project report dated February 4, 2004. Chair Mulder noted that the applicant will not be able to add more garage or shed space; Ms. Holmgren acknowledged and agreed. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0