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Planning Case VR2016-04 September 7, 2016 Page 4 Summary The applicant is requesting a Variance to reduce the front yard setback from 54' to 30', to construct a new home. The property includes a 30'X 172' private drainage easement along the south property line. The lot's buildable area is limited due to the private drainage easement and larger front yard building setback. Recommendation Staff recommends approval of the Variance contingent upon complying with the conditions in Resolution 1055-16. It is Staff's opinion that the Variance request is reasonable considering that the location of the private drainage easement greatly reduces the buildable area of the lot. The Planning Commission is requested to consider the following options: 1. Resolution 1055-16, approving the Variance is attached if the Commission chooses this action. 2. The Planning Commission may choose to deny the Variance. If the Commission chooses this option, Staff would need to be directed to draft a resolution of denial with findings of fact appropriate to support the denial. 3. Table the request. If additional information is needed before a decision can be rendered or if more discussion is needed, the Commission can simply move to table the request until such information has been provided. Because of the 60 -day requirements (Deadline: September 23, 2016) the Commission would need to act upon the request as soon as reasonably possible to avoid an inadvertent approval. Respectfully submitted, Jon Sevald, AICP Planner Attachments 1. Zoning Map 2. Aerial Photo of Neighborhood with front yard building setbacks (approximate to roofline) 3. Site Photos 4. Email from Lon Stigney, 7841 Eastwood Rd 5. Resolution 1055-16 6. Applicant's Narrative (with Certificate of Survey)