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• Planning & Zoning Board September 11, 2002 Page 4 The motion was supported by Mr. Hyden. Motion carried 4 -0. B. Michael & Laura Sullivan, 8065 Wood Duck Trail, Variance Staff stated Michael and Laura Sullivan reside at 8065 Wood Duck Trail, a 2.89 acre lot that is zoned Rural. The Sullivans have applied for a Variance in order that they may locate a detached garage closer to the front lot line than the principle building. Section 3, subdiv. 4.D.1.c of the Lino Lakes Zoning Ordinance states that "no detached accessory structure shall be closer to the front lot line than the principal building or its attached garage. ff Staff noted the Sullivans home is sited 98 feet Trail is classed as a minor collector street, w od Duck Trail. Wood Duck qui ement of 40 feet. Staff indicated the property currently does not 12' X 16' shed located to the northwest of the Section 5, subdiv. 1.C.3, states "all dwellin Staff stated Section 3, subdiv. 4.D.1.c s closer to the front lot line than the prin garage on though there is a ino Lakes Zoning Ordinance, le garage." accessory structure shall be attached garage." Staff indicated Section 3, subdiv. .d all and up to two detached access ildings f Staff indicated to parallel with, or three reasons the house, distance. Sec- Thirdly, there is current shed locatio would be a typical locati ents, a ouse. , the sep septic tank well is to cate ,600 sq.ft. of accessory buildings, perty of this size and zone. detached garage would have to be This is problematic on this site for field located approximately 24 feet to the south of d southeast of the house approximately the same to the north of the house approximately 25 feet. e northwest of the house, directly in back of the se features act to preclude locating a garage in what to, or behind, the house. As a result, staff stated the applicant is asking to be allowed to site a garage in a location to the side of, but in front of, the house. Such a site would put the garage closer to the street than the house, and thus violate Section 3, subdiv. 4.D.1.c of the City Zoning Ordinance. Staff noted such a location, however, would meet the required 40 -foot setback requirement from Wood Duck Lane. In addition, such a location would allow for the construction of a double garage, which the site currently does not have, but is a building requirement for properties located in the Rural zone. Lastly, a 24' X 36' detached garage would be within the allowable size and number of accessory building allowed on a lot of this size and zone. Staff noted that at least one neighboring property contains a garage which is sited closer to the street (8025 Wood Duck Trail).