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In this situation,requiring the property owner to move the rebuilt garage to within three feet of the property <br /> lines would move the location of the garage further from the alley, which is how they access the garage. In <br /> addition, moving the location of the rebuilt garage would put the structure's alignment at odds with the other <br /> garages along the alley,thereby changing the sight lines of the alley and making it more difficult for the <br /> Wernimonts to maneuver on onto the alley. <br /> Since the garage is original to the property, its location was not created by the current owners and is unique <br /> to the property. The property was built in 1952, according to the City records and before the City's zoning <br /> ordinance was codified. Clearly sighting garages along the alley, close to the side and rear property lines, <br /> was commonly done at this time. <br /> The setback permit, if granted, would be consistent with the City's comprehensive land use plan and the <br /> granting of this variance is in harmony with the general purposed and intent of the zoning code. <br /> Recommendation. Staff recommends approval of the garage setback request as it meets the criteria as <br /> established by the City's Zoning Code. <br /> Attachments. <br /> • Project Description and Statement of Request <br /> • Plans, Exterior Elevations <br /> • Photos of the Subject Structure and Subject Property <br /> • Site Plan <br /> F:\Planning\Staff Reports\2011\07192011 2609 pahl garage permit concept review stf rpt.doc07192011 2609 pahl garageconce ermit t review <br /> P P <br /> stf rpt.doc <br />