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5.12 The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality: Although a large detached garage (in a front yard) is not a design feature of a 1940's home, nor a design feature similar to neighboring properties, the reduced size recommended by the Community Development Staff (832 sq. ft.) can be designed to be compatible with the existing home and neighborhood (hip roof, windows that minimize massing impacts, building material). Similar projects recently approved by the City Council include Gutierrez; 421 CrescentLane; Gisvold, 970 Transit Avenue; Strub, 1275 Burke; and Norris, 1547 Se�tant Avenue. While an attached garage (even to within 5 feet of the property line) may have been more visually appealing, the Community Development Staff has determined that a 26 foot by 32 foot (832 sq. ft.) detached accessory building, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality, nor adversely affect the public health, safety, or general welfare, of the city or adjacent properties. 6.0 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 6.1 The Community Development Department recommends approval of a VARIANCE to Section 1004.O1A7 (Location) and a 3 foot VARIANCEto Section 1004A2D5 (Dwelling Dimensions— Side Yard Setback) of the Roseville City Code for Chris Olson to allow the construction of a detached accessory building in the front yard at 2940 Old Highway 8, based on the findings in Section 5 and the following conditions: a. The attached garage being limited to a depth of 26 feet, a length of 32 feet, and an overall size of 832 sq. ft. b. A minimum side yard setback not to encroach closer than 7 feet to the side yard (north) property line. c. A minimum front yard setback of 30 feet. d. Impervious coverage being limited to 7,431 square feet. e. A scaled and detailed site and grading plan (including property lines) being submitted with the building permit application indicating the exact grades and dimensions of all buildings and hard surfaces (driveway, sidewalk, patio) and the proposed detached garage and additional driveway design. Should this site plan be too difficult to create, a property survey will be required in its place. f. The detached accessory building (garage) shall be limited to the storage of the owner's vehicles, lawn and garden items, seasonally used recreational vehicles or items (snowmobiles) and household items. Operation of a home occupation is not allowed within the garage. g, Windows, similar in design to the home, being placed on the north, northwest and southeast building walls to break-up the facade of the structure. PF3549 — RCA 032904 - Page 6 of 6