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STAFF REPORT DATE: July 21, 1998 TO: Planning Commissioners FROM: Kim Moore-Sykes, Management Assistant ITEM: 98-09 Garage Setback Permit and Variance to the Size for the Proposed Garage at 2908 Roosevelt St. NE BACKGROUND: Robert and Doreen Jensen, owners of 2908 Roosevelt Street NE, have submitted a request for a Garage Setback Permit in order to construct a detached double car garage. There is currently a single car garage attached to the residence. The Jensen are proposing to remodel the house and construct the detached garage set back from the primary structure 23 feet so that he can store other miscellaneous vehicles and equipment. ANALYSIS: According to the drawing submitted by Mr. Jensen, the proposed garage.will be constructed in the sideyard setback located on the north side of the property, leaving three feet to the property line. Front and rear setbacks will be maintained according to the requirements of the City's Zoning Ordinance. Staff advised Mr. Jensen to talk with his neighbors about his proposed garage construction. Mr. Jensen will also need a variance as part of this garage setback permit request because the proposed garage is 24 feet by 30 feet and is 720 square feet. Section 1650.02, Subd. 6 of the City's Ordinance states that the garage will cover an area of no more than 528 square feet and will not have a dimension greater than 24 feet located either on the sideyard or rear yard. Mr. Jensen is proposing to build the garage larger than allowed by Ordinance so that he can store recreational vehicles and other equipment. The lot coverage of the proposed project is 34.9%, including the driveway and sidewalk and is within the City's 35.% lot coverage restriction. Staff has received no calls or other communications stating opposition to the Jensen's proposal.