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5thony ain illa e C� MEMORANDUM To: St. Anthony Village Planning Commission From: Breanne Rothstein, AICP, City Planner Date: May 11, 2015 Planning Commission Regular Meeting for May 18, 2015 WSB Project No. 02170-180 Request: Request for a Variance from the Required Rear and Side Yard Setback in Order to Re -Construct and Expand a Garage on the Property located at 2832 Coolidge St NE. RECOMMENDATION The Applicant's request for a variance to allow for the re -construction and expansion of the existing garage is reasonable and consistent with the intent of the Zoning Ordinance and the City's Comprehensive Plan. Based on the review, staff recommends approval of the requested variance for the property located at 2832 Coolidge St., subject to the conditions as outlined in Exhibit D. GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant/Owner: Kevin Burns Location: 2832 Coolidge St Existing Land Use / Low Density Residential/zoned: R-1; Single Family Residential Zoning: Surrounding Land North: Low Density Residential / Zoned R-1 - Single Family Residential Use / Zoning: East: Low Density Residential / Zoned R-1- Single Family Residential South: Low Density Residential / Zoned R-1- Single Family Residential West: Low Density Residential / Zoned R-1- Single Family Residential Deadline for Agency Application Date: 04-23-15 Action: 60 Days: 06-22-15 Letter Sent: No 120 Days: 08-21-15 CONSIDERATIONS RELATING TO THE PROPOSED VARIANCE 1. Background The Applicants wish to tear down and re -construct a garage on their property in a location that does not meet the required 5 foot setback. The garage is located one foot from the rear property line. Because the applicant is planning to tear down and expand the existing, legal non -conforming garage, a variance is needed in order to construct in the same, but expanded, location. 2. Applicable Codes.