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STAFF REPORT DATE: June 17, 1997 TO: Planning Commission Members FROM: Kim Moore-Sykes, Management Assistant ITEM: 97-03 Phil Rosar, Exhaust Pros, 4000 Silver Lake Road -- Front Yard Setback Variance Request. BACKGROUND: Mr. Phil Rosar, owner of Exhaust Pros at 4000 Silver Lake Road, is planning to expand his business at the current site to include a car wash and extra bays for auto muffler repair and oil change. The expansion proposal includes the addition of three auto repair bays; two bays will be constructed on the south side of the existing building and one will be constructed on the north side. The proposed car wash facility will be attached to the proposed auto bays to the south of the existing building. The car wash will require a front yard setback variance because it extends 25 feet beyond the front of the existing building and the two adjacent buildings. The City Ordinance requires a front yard setback equal to the greater of 35 feet or a distance equal to the average of the front yard depths on the two adjacent lots. ANALYSIS: While the proposed addition to the south side of the existing building; if constructed, will be 49 feet from the property line. The Zoning Code requires the front yard setback to be the greater of 35 feet or the average depth of the front yard setbacks of the adjacent properties. The'proposed car wash addition will extend 25 feet beyond-the front yard depths of the adjacent properties, thereby making it necessary for the variance. Adhering to the front yard setback requirement will prevent Mr. Rosar from expanding his business also precluding him from making desired improvements to this property. In its application to this property, the setback requirement may seem to excessive when considering that the proposed addition will be 49 feet from the property line. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the applicant's request for the 25 foot variance. The proposed addition will be 49 feet from the property line, well within the minimum 35 feet requirement of the front yard setback. Strict enforcement of this requirement may appear excessive, especially when the adjacent properties may eventually be redeveloped.