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Planning & Zoning Board September 11, 2002 Page 4 Mr. Lyden made a MOTION to approve Laraine Cardarelli & Craig Severson, 82XX W. Rondeau Lake Rd., Minor Subdivision, subject to staff's recommendations and conditions as outlined in staff's report. 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." Staff noted the Sullivans home is sited 98 feet back from Wood Duck Trail. Wood Duck Trail is classed as a minor collector street, which has a setback requirement of 40 feet. Staff indicated the property currently does not have a garage on site, although there is a 12' X 16' shed located to the northwest of the house. The Lino Lakes Zoning Ordinance, Section 5, subdiv. 1.C.3, states "all dwellings shall have a double garage." Staff stated Section 3, subdiv. 4.D.1.c states "no detached accessory structure shall be closer to the front lot line than the principle building or its attached garage." Staff indicated Section 3, subdiv. 4.D.8.d allows for 3,600 sq.ft. of accessory buildings, and up to two detached accessory buildings for a property of this size and zone. Staff indicated to satisfy ordinance requirements, a detached garage would have to be parallel with, or behind, the front line of the house. This is problematic on this site for three reasons. First, the septic drain field is located approximately 24 feet to the south of the house, with the septic tank located southeast of the house approximately the same distance. Second, the well is located to the north of the house approximately 25 feet. Thirdly, there is a pond located to the northwest of the house, directly in back of the current shed location. Each of these features act to preclude locating a garage in what would be a typical location next 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 APPROVED MINUTES