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2.4 The proposed site improvements will not exceed the allowable 30% maximum threshold for impervious area required by the Roseville Zoning Ordinance. 3.0 REVIEW of INITIAL REQUEST 3.1 Section 1004.02D5 requires principal structures to have a minimum front yard setback of 30 feet. Mr. Wieden proposes to place his garage 18 to 19 feet into the required front yard setback, thus requiring a variar ,a. The �ortion of the lot where the setback variance is requested lies on the south side of the lot, faumg Eldridge Avenue. 3.2 Attachment 1 indicates three proposed "Plan" locations where a garage could be constructed. Plan 1 would require the removal of a very large maple tree and a side yard Setback Permit. Plan 2 would allow the structure construction, but would not eliminate the steep slope. Plan 2 also requires a turn-around that eliminates two large coniferous trees. Plan 3 requires the removal of a small deciduous tree and a variance. 3.3 In review of the three plans, staff has determined Plan 3 provides the most practical approach to solving access issues, while affording the least amount of loss to the existing vegetation on the parcel. Plan 2, with removal of the existing mature tree, may be the most workable solution if the owner/applicant agrees to the loss of the tree. 3.4 Mr. Wieden seeks the variance to allow him to rectify a serious access issue along Dale Street during the wintertime and allowing him to keep his mature trees. 3.5 Mr. Wieden will make the appropriate modifications to the existing driveway on the south side of the lot to accommodate the new garage. Mr. Wieden will renovate the existing garage adjacent Dale Street and will be required to remove the existing access and driveway. 3.6 Applicable Code Requirements: 4.0 STAFF COMMENT 4.1 Variances may be granted where the st.�ct enforcement of the literal provisions of the ordinance would cause "undue hardship". The granting of a variance shall only occur when it can be demonstrated that such an action will be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the ordinance. "Undue hardship" as used in connection with the granting a variance means the property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use if used under conditions allowed by the official controls, the nlieht of the land owner is due to circumstances uniQUe to the nronertv not created bv the land owner, and the variance, if PF32 I 1— RCA (061200) Page 2 of 4