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Variance Board Meeting Minutes – Wednesday, July 12, 2006 Page 4 home renovation. Mr. Lloyd noted that when the house was originally constructed in 1966, it was 18’ from the property line adjacent to Woodruff Avenue; and that a review of historical records indicated that a “minor variance” was granted in 1978 for the attached garage to within 19’ of the property line. Mr. Lloyd reviewed City Code requirements; and the encroachment of the proposed awning further toward the front lot line, staff opined that the proposed awning would not appear to add building mass closer to the street, but would serve as an architectural element to soften the visual impact of a two-story wall facing the street. Staff recommended approval of the request for a 16-foto front yard setback VARIANCE to allow construction of a 4-foot awning above the overhead garage doors at 465 Woodruff Avenue, subject to the following conditions: a) the footings and columns supporting the awning must be located no further than 4’ from the front of the existing structure; and b) the variance, if granted, shall expire within 6 months of its approval if a building permit is not issued pursuant to City Code, Section 1013.03. City Planner Paschke noted that he had received one comment prior to the meeting from the adjacent property owner directly to the west of the property, the VanSickles, and they fully supported the proposal. Mr. Paschke noted that the VanSickles had gone through a variance process on their parcel several years ago, with numerous variances required to accommodate a number of challenges on the lot. The applicant, Tony Trowbridge, appeared and provided - as a Bench Handout - images to the Commissioners for their review of his intent for the façade of the home. No one appeared for or against the project; and Acting Chair Boerigter closed the Public Hearing. Discussion ensued regarding the type of exterior construction material of the proposed columns and their finished size; the owner’s attempt to soften the curb image of the property; actual extension of the roof line beyond the column; nature of eaves as legal encroachments into a setback easement; parking space on the short driveway; and limitation of the overhang. MOTION: Member Roe moved, seconded by Member Doherty, to adopt a resolution approving a 16-foot variance to City Code Section 1004.016 (Front Yard Building Setback) to allow construction of a 4-foot awning above the overhead garage doors at 465 Woodruff Avenue, subject to the following conditions: a) The footings and columns supporting the awning must be located no further than 4 feet from the front of the existing structure; and as amended that “the overhang of the structure does not extend more than two feet (2’) beyond the footing or column supporting the awning. b) The variance (if granted) shall expire within 6 months of its approval if a building permit is not issued pursuant to City Code, Section 1013.03. Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 Motion carried. Acting Chair Boerigter advised the applicant of the appeal process timeframe. c. PLANNING FILE 3771