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'n thou . m ilia a AppROVAL : DATE : September 12, 1991 TO : Planning commission Members FROM : David Urbia, Management Assistant =TEM : G Preussner, 2917-31st Avenue N.E. Setback Request The applicant, Garret Preussner, is requesting a variance of 13 feet 3 inches to allow for a front yard setback of 40-feet (ordinance requires a minimum of 30-feet or equal to the average of the adjacent property) for the construction of an addition to the existing single family dwelling at 2917 31st Avenue Northeast. The 40 yard setback for the existing structure is allowed as it has been "grandfathered." However, the proposed addition is subject to the provisions of the ordinance, which would require a 53 foot 3 inch front yard setback (as adjoining property is the average of 50' and 56.5') or a variance request. City staff asked the applicant if the addition could be placed on the back of the existing structure. The applicant stated that: (1) this would be difficult, if not impossible, to construct, and (2) the surrounding neighbors' lots are built up and drain into his backyard, hence an addition in the backyard could interfere with drainage. Public comment on this matter has been received. Concern about the completion of the exterior siding was given. Another concern (due to misunderstanding) was that the addition would be on the front of the house. This person would oppose the variance request if the addition were to be on the front, which it is not, therefore they support the variance request. Mr. Preussner stated that he spoke with his two adjacent neighbors, and they did not object to his proposed addition. City staff recommends the granting of the variance, under the condition that the entire siding and exterior remodeling be completed when the addition is completed.