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Planning Commission Agenda Item: 5 8/23/93 Item: Request for a variance of two feet in the required five foot sideyard setback for 1817 Simpson Street in an R-1 zone Chapter 9, § 2.04. Subd. 1 (d) of the zoning code Submitted by: Ms. Margaret Sampson, property owner Reviewed by: Susan Hoyt, City Administrator Explanation/description: Ms. Sampson plans to replace her existing 12' X 20' single car garage with a new 24' by 24' .garage on her 60' by 134' lot. The current garage is 3 .feet from the northside property line and approximately 34 feet from the rear property line (see diagraml. She proposes to construct the new double garage 3 feet from the northside property line and 12 feet from the rear property line to provide adequate access in and out of the double garage. • Staff analysis After viewing the site and driving around the neighborhood of Pascal and Simpson Streets staff finds the following: • The proposed 3 foot setback does not significantly affect the relationship of the garage to the neighboring home because the existing garage is 20 feet long and 3 feet from the property line whereas the new garage will be 24 feet long and 3 feet from the property line. • The additional 2 feet closer to the property line reduces the difficulty of getting out of the proposed double garage. • The proposed setback of 12 feet from the rear lot line does not require a variance. • The proposed new garage is located in a similar position to the garage on the property to the north. • The garage and driveway configuration is very similar to several homes on the surrounding blocks. • • As of this writing, none of the three adjoining property owners have contacted staff about the variance request.