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Thomas Paschke indicated that Kenneth Berger is seeking approval for a Variance to Section 1004.01A7 to allow construction of a detached garage 17.73 feet in front of the principal structure (home) and 42 feet from the front yard property line adjacent to Victoria Street. The Berger home was constructed in 1952 prior to the 1959 Zoning Ordinance and lies 57.73 feet from the front property line adjacent to Victoria Street. The proposed improvement seeks allowance of a 26 wide by 24 deep (624 square foot) detached accessory building to be placed 42 feet from the front yard property line as measured on the submitted site plan. This location encroached 17.73 feet past the existing front building line, thus the need for the variance. The Community Development staff recommends approval of a 17.73 foot variance to Section 1004.01 A7 (Location) for Kenneth Berger to allow construction of a 24 foot by 26 foot (624 sq. ft.) detached accessory building (garage) in the front yard at 3063 Victoria Street, subject to conditions: a. The applicant using the lot's survey to supply the Building Department with a scaled site plan with dimensions for detached accessory building and added driveway for building permit application, thus allowing the Community Development Department to verify the setbacks, driveway locations as per the variance request, and size of the new structure. b. The detached accessory structure being set back a minimum of 40 feet from the east (front yard) property line and 5 feet from the south (side yard) property line. c. The proposed detached accessory building being limited to a size not to exceed 24 by 26 feet or 624 square feet. d. The accessory structure having the door of entry facing north to reduce visual impact along Victoria Street. e. Gutters being installed on the detached accessory building (garage) where appropriate, to properly direct drainage away from the adjacent (south) parcel. f. The review and approval of a building permit being consistent with the approved plans and variance. The new building to match the existing building in color and/or materials. Member Peper asked if Thomas Paschke could review dimensions in Section 4.4 of impervious surface allowed. Member Traynor asked if there are other locations where two car garages on a site have been approved (Thomas Paschke explained no, but many have square footage large enough for four cars and in rear yard detached large garages). Thomas Paschke explained the review process. Member Bakeman asked if a double deep garage (2x2 stalls) had been considered. Member Peper asked ifthere is a possibility to disturb roots of trees on adjacent trees. Member Traynor asked if the neighbors to the south have commented. Mr. Berger, 3036 Victoria, said he found 2416 Hamline has a similar garage. Member Ipsen asked what alternatives had been evaluated by Mr. Berger. Mr. Berger explained. He noted that he will save trees on both the east and south sides. Member Traynor asked why additional space was needed. Mr. Berger explained he had three cars and a boat, plus a work bench in the garage. He explained he could build larger if attached to the house. Vice Chair Mulder asked about the design. It will be similar to the house and be sided as in the house, with windows. Had Mr. Berger considered brick or stone? There will not be both garage doors visible from the street. Mr. Berger has not considered matching the 1952 stone on the rambler. Mr. Berger stated he will landscape around the front (east) side. Mr. Ralph Withowski, Brenner Court, asked why a third stall was not considered or why the owner had not considered storing the boat off site. This house is one of the nicer homes. The addition will add to the clutter. George Reiling Jr., 3071 Victoria, original owner (1990). He explained he subdivided and created a new drainage plan. He was concerned that the impervious surface will drain to his lot north of Mr. Berger. Could additional drainage be directed through gutters and directed to the street. At 891 Brenner there is a four-car garage and Mr. Reiling liked it. Member Traynor asked if an additional stall was added to the garage would it be permitted (yes). There are reasonable alternatives other than the variance. Vice Chair Mulder closed the hearing as no further comments were offered. Member Peper said the proposal adds more value, must blend in with more landscaping and matched material.