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� ;.:.- �.- , . � . �.. ,. ;.: ; 1Vio�nds Vi�� P�an�aen� CoxremASSio� Re�ulat° I�'Ieegj�� Apri[ i, 1999 Pa�e 3 -t addi�ional livin� space, and has constructed a deck and a below-ground pooi, vvhich prohibi�s any further expansion in ihis area. Ericson noted the seven criteria established for considerai�ion of a variance which p�, Y:es a hardship, nating a variance may only be granted in those cases where t%c,�ode �\, ses undue hardship or practical difiiculties io the property owner. Erics n indicat�d ��.fi ��iardship may exist in this case since the lot itself is 140 feet wide and sha two ��3ts ��d� by--side dupiex} He advised the applicant has added onto the back side of ' winhome a�zci �, ��I� �.r!d pool al�� e�st. The size of the dwelling is 540 square feef which dt��s not pr��fe a lc�� r��n�i� spac�� Thus the requesti for a side yard setback for a bedroorn ic� �?,c. cons�ted in can��Czt�rt �r��i� e garage. Ericson explained the inten� of the Code io main�ai� g��are� separation betw��n �t��c�nse uses. . Ericson cited the criteria wivch needs to be met and inc4��'� legitimate indication of hardship but wheiher suff'ici�� tc?,.� tonight. Staffrecommended the Planning Comr��t�� c�� either draft a resolutian to grant, or draft a r ��YOi� �o d� � Ericson advised staffreceived only one c��'nment '�'c se�� properties wit�'tin 350 feet. The co ,+�i was fr� the pr ?� maintained that th� subject prope � e of �3 nicest o :� ailowing the expansion as propo U, Encso�:st�ted theY'F staffto prepa�e a resolution ��pr`�i�ing the v�ait�a.rt��:��c�a�`e: i 1 � : `' Ericson exists. <� . s�oner Kaden l to the home of feet provic h�� t��ll:;st��ff believes ihere is a a va��z�c� is'under consideration those i5su� and then direct staffto �e var��e request. z�� t�u� �ite required notices to �rty owner across the street, who �e block and he was in favor of �rring Commission can either direct or denying the variance request. noth�ng tt� add to siaf� s presentation. ier siructure within five feet of the property line. twinhome bui staff believes an adequate buffer ��,.ti1e site glan drawing and asked if much of the hedroom is itYis accessible from the house. Ertcson siated l�e is unsure of the � connection but estienated it to be four feet. is witi be a regular bedroom and the connection area is wide enough for a ,::. �,..� �.;.. �omtnissioner �/Iiller asked if an outdoar access will be pravid�d. 1!/�c'. Norris stated there wiil be a sliding glass door providing access from the bedroom to the deck. Chaic 1'eterson asked the applicant if he awns oiher uniis in this neighborhood. l�i°. Norrris stated he does not but has talked to that tandowner who asked how much room would remain between the garages. He advised there will be 14 feei of separation so the landlord did not object to - ;