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Planning & Zoning Board October 10, 2001 Page 11 property line on the residence side, and five feet from the side property line on the garage side. Staff advised that in August, while out on inspections, City building inspectors noticed that the side yard setbacks seemed close, and called the contractors attention to it. The contractor then had an "as- built" survey done, and it was found that the home was built into the side yard setback on the residence side by 3.2 feet. Staff explained that an error was made in sitting, and the home sat 6.8 feet from the property line rather than the required ten feet. The builder was requesting a 3.2 -foot Variance from the City's required side yard setback of ten feet. The home in question abuts neighboring garages on both sides, rather than the residences. Staff advised that according to the City attorney Bill Hawkins, homeowners were ultimately responsible for making sure a specifications. Mr. Hawkins further offered the counsel t similar situations had issued Variances when other re suitable. ors and ed according to cipalities in ton were not Staff reviewed the five findings for variance, to n the oning ordinance that the City shall make in considering all requests for var 'n taking subsequent action. Staff recommended approving the vari Mr. Lyden expressed concern t He stated the R -1 lot size did lot size was outdated. Chair Schaps invite Bob Strause, but lot prices difficult to find rationale outlined in the staff's report. issues were becoming more common. ate these types of homes. He stated the R -1 t.to make comment. ome Builders, stated he understood Mr. Lyden's concerns, xpensive and the homes were getting larger and it was getting enough to accommodate the size of homes people were requesting. He sated he did not know how the error occurred. He stated he relied on the subcontractors. indicated there was as large dirt pile they had to measure over and he believed this might have been where the error occurred. Ms. Lane stated she was not comfortable that the neighbor was not notified about this. She requested this neighbor be notified of this before it went to Council. Mr. Lyden made a MOTION to approve the request of Cornerstone Homes, 6483 Clearwater Creek Drive, for a 3.2 -foot variance from the City's required side yard setback of ten feet, with the condition that the neighbor be notified of this prior to the Council meeting, and was supported by Mr. Hyden. Motion carried 4 -0. C. John Dahl, 6291 Hodgson Road, Minor Subdivision Staff presented the application by John Dahl to remove a portion of land from one parcel and attach it to the adjacent parcel. That is, the action would move the lot line