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STAFF REPORT DATE: September 28, 1992 TO: Thomas D. Burt, City Manager FROM: David Mark Urbia, Management Assistant ITEM: HISTORICAL LOOK -- SIDE-YARD SETBACK VARIANCE REQUESTS I have searched through the files since 1985 for side-yard setback variance requests. This summary of those requests will be helpful for the current request the Planning Commission and City Council must consider. 1985 3124 Silver Lake Road Request: A variance from the setback requirements of the Zoning Ordinance to allow construction .of a 23 foot X 26 foot garage and addition to the e)dsting structure at 3124 Silver Lake Road. The proposed addition would allow for a 6 foot setback on the north side and a 4 foot setback on the south side for a total sideyard setback of 10 feet, where a total of 15 feet is required. Planning Commission Recommend Approval - 4 to 2 vote - 2/19 City Council Approved - Unanimous - 2/26 Summary: Home was 750 square feet, only one car garage. Topographical concerns required the garage and home addition to the side. Perception of sideyard setbacks discussed -- prevent fire jump vs. passage of emergency vehicles. 1987 3412 Roosevelt Street Northeast Request: A variance from the setback requirements of the Zoning Ordinance to allow construction of an addition to the south.and west sides of the eadsting single car garage to within 6'of the south property line where the Zoning Ordinance requires a 10' setback. Planning Commission Tabled - 3/17, Recommend Approval - Unanimous 4/21 City Council Approved - Unanimous - 4/28 Summary: Issue tabled for neighbors to work out various concerns. Drainage concerns raised, were addressed. A suggestion of placing the garage addition in the rear yard was not seen as viable, as a long driveway would cause runoff problems. Precedents have been set for allowing double garages in that same block and in fact, the new City Zoning Ordinance requires double garages for all new construction.