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Chiti 0104064:01,10,6:, Agenda Item: C 8/25/93 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: Planning Commission 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 diagram). 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. ATTACHMENTS: A Site Plan B Resolution