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?-� Since the creation of the parcel, the applicant has been unsuccessful in selling the lot due to the inability of 6 potential buyers to design a home and attached garage that can be designed in a manner that achieves all required setbacks. �_kl �i'A�F ��3�i�i�'i'+IT: �, I In reviewing the lot and its buildable area, the applicant has concluded that the allowance of an encroachment into the front yard for an attached garage (shown on proposed site plan) or living area would afford a buyer greater design flexibility on the uniquely shaped parcel. �, � Due to the parcel's unique shape the VARIANCE encroachment is of a triangular shape which, as proposed, would include a 15-foot encroachment at the northwest comer of the garage to a 2 foot encroachment at the southwest comer of the garage. The City Planner has reviewedthe proposal and supports a 15-foot encroachment without design limitations to afford a prospective purchaser greater home design flexibility. :�, � $1004.016 (Residential Dimensional Requirements — k`�va�t Yard Building Setback) requires a minimum front yard principal structure setback of 30 feet. A review of the City's On-Line Mapping technology reveals most homes have been constructed at a 90 degree angle to the front property lXne/stre�t in such a manner to afford greater use, and as such most comply with the 30-foot front yard setback requirement. However, there are a few homes in the area that were not constructed at the 30-foot setback.1821 Dale Court lies approximately 21 feet from the front yard property line; 1810 Alta Vista lies approximately 15 feet from the front yard properry line; and 1827, 1836, and 1844 Alta Vista lie approximately 22 feet from the front yard property line. Staff is only aware of a variance granted to the 1810 Alta Vista property. 3.� In review of the subject parcel, there is no one location that can be deemed more acceptable than the other when it comes to allowing an encroachment. However, allowing a front yard setback encroachment adj acent to Dale Court for an attached garage would be in keeping to other legal encroachments in the direct vicinity and would (in staffs opinion) cause the least amount of impact. �,�? REVIEW of VARIANCE CRITERIA: •�, ] Section 1013 of the Code states: "W�ere there are practical difficulties or unusual hardships in the way of carrying out the strict letter of the provisions of this code, the Variance Board shall have the power, in a specific case and after notice and pah��c hearings, to vary any such provision �u harmony with the general purpose and intent thereof and may impose such additional conditions as it considers necessary so that the public health, safety, and generalwelfare may be secured and substantial justice done." �9'� I _Rr.�t_��r�eai_[�r�-� �f �