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This case involves a request from Mr. James Dougherty of 147 Smoketree Lane for a variance to allow the construction of a third stall on his garage with living space. above. The proposed addition will be 14' in width, 24 ' in depth and located 24' from the side property line at the front of the addition and 28' from side property line at the rear of the addition. The property is Zoned Rt Single, Family and is considered a comer lot, therefore the setback requirement is 30'. Mr. Dougherty is, theref e, requesting a variance of 2' on the rear and 6' on the front. As a slight alternative, Mr. Dougherty could reduce the proposed addition by 2', thereby meeting the setback requirement on the rear of the addition and requiring only a 4' variance on the front of the addition. In either event, it does not appear that a site distance/visibility problem would occur with the proposed construction. The City Engineer has view the site and would concur with this observation. For P Z information, bo Smoketree Lane and Grey Squirrel Road are city streets. Circumstances are such involving this case that the applicant was able to obtain a buil ding permit and ready the site for the pr • ° ed construction as explained in the attached letter. When he called for a footing inspection it was determined that he was too close to the side property line. Thus the variance request. The criteria valuating a variance is as follows: A. That the property In quest cannot be put to a reasonable use if used under conditions allowed by the official c ntrols. t e proposed addition would be compromised if required to meet the strict letter of the ordinance as the bedroorns and garage ammo would be reduced n n size.