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• • AGENDA ITEM 5B STAFF ORIGINATOR: Tanda Gretz P & Z MEETING DATE: September 11, 2001 TOPIC: Resolution 01 -152 Approving a Variance To Allow A Zero Side Yard Setback For An Accessory Building Rick Piper, 6153 Oakwood Drive ACTION REQUIRED: 3/5 vote BACKGROUND The subject property is a 44,280 square foot parcel located in a Rural zone. Mr. Piper has applied for a variance from the required 5 -foot side yard setback for accessory buildings in order to construct a 465 square foot addition on to his existing 624 square foot attached garage. The proposed addition would be used primarily to house a third car, and secondarily for storage. In addition, Mr. Piper argues that several homes in the neighborhood have three -stall garages, and that such an addition would add value and marketability to the subject property. This report is based on information from standard plat files and plans provided by Mr. Piper. The City's zoning ordinance states that the side yard setback for an accessory building in a Rural zone is 5 feet (Section 5, subdivision 1.B.3.d.2). ANALYSIS Mr. Piper wants to build a 31' X 15' addition onto his existing attached garage. The current garage is located in the northeast corner of the lot, 15 feet from the northern property line. A water well is located in the front yard, with the septic drainfield in the rear yard approximately 40 feet from the house. There is a ten -foot drainage easement along the western property line. The subject property is zoned Rural, with lot coverage of 44,280 square feet. Under City Code, the property is allowed 1,120 square feet for accessory buildings. The existing attached garage measures 26' X 24', or 624 square feet. The addition of the proposed