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Variance Board Meeting Minutes – Wednesday, October 03, 2007 Page 2 improvements on the lot, no one had mentioned this pre-existing condition or sought removal. Discussion included impervious lot calculations and coverage with or without the shed; staff rationale for recommending removal of the shed to meet setback requirements and common staff recommendations to address other non-conforming issues on a subject property when considering other land use applications; and whether comment had been received from the resident immediately to the south of the subject property. Mr. Livingston provided written comment from Tim and Sandra Fromm, 2570 Dunlap Street, which Mr. Lloyd read into the record, attached hereto and made a part thereof. Mr. and Mrs. Fromm wrote in support of Mr. Livingston’s request to build a garage; and advised that they had no concerns with the existing shed remaining between their properties. Mr. and Mrs. Fromm appealed to the City to remove the stipulation of moving or destroying the shed prior to building the garage. Mr. Lloyd advised that the Board may wish to add a condition to any approval, allowing the driveway to encroach to within four feet (4’) of the property line for one foot (1’) of the driveway is indicated during the construction process; which would be closer than the five foot (5’) sideyard setback, depending on the location of the garage door. Mr. Livingston advised that he planned to off-set the garage door to the south so the width of the garage was one foot (1’) to the south; with the garage door at nine feet (9’); allowing four feet (4’) plus one foot (1’) to the property line. Mr. Livingston noted that the driveway skit may overlap by a foot; but would be a minimum of four feet (4’) from the property line. Commissioner Doherty confirmed that the driveway would not be closer than five feet (5’) to the property line, and spoke in support of allowing the extra foot; however, was not supportive of any additional non-conformities, Chair Boerigter closed the Public Hearing, with no one appearing for or against. MOTION Member Doherty moved, seconded by Member Boerigter to adopt Variance Board Resolution No. 71 entitled, “A Resolution APPROVING A VARIANCE to Roseville City Code,§1004 (Residence Districts), for Alan and Linda Livingston, 2574 Dunlap Street (PF-07-057);” allowing for construction of a garage at least one foot (1’) from the northern property line; based on based on the comments and findings of Section 5 and the conditions of Section 6 of the project report dated October 3, 2007; amended to DELETE existing Condition 6.1.c; and replacing Condition C as follows: “To allow the driveway to encroach within four feet (4’) of the property line to accommodate one foot (1’) of driveway if needed. Ayes: 3 Nays: 0 Motion carried. Acting Chair Boerigter advised the applicant of the appeal process timeframe. b. PLANNING FILE 07-056 Request by Christine Mueller, 407 N McCarrons Boulevard, for a VARIANCE to Roseville City Code, §1004 (Residence Districts) to allow an expansion of the principal structure that would encroach into the required setback from a property line adjacent to a street right-of-way. Chair Boerigter opened the Public Hearing for Planning File 07-056.