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- STAFF REPORT 41 To: Mayor and City Council Mike Morrison, City Manager From: Kim Moore -Sykes, Assistant City Manager Date: January 8, 2008 Subject: Lot Width Variance — 3112 — 32°d Avenue NE Requested Action: Council Action on a Lot Width Variance Request Date Application Received: Property Address: Zoning District - 60 -Day Expires: Waiver Letter Required: November 21, 2007 3112-32 nd Avenue NE R1 January 21, 2008 Yes Date Sent: No X Background: Mr. Joe Schommer met with staff regarding the procedure for getting a variance for the lot width of his residential lot located at 3112 — 32nd Avenue NE. He had originally come in to apply for and obtain a demolition permit to tear down the residential structure at this address. He was informed at that time by staff that as a result of the review of his proposed demolition, it was found that his lot did not meet the 75 -foot minimum lot width as established bythe City Code. Also because he was destroying more than 50% of the market value of his property and planned to reconstruct a large home thereby expanding a non -conforming use, he would also have to apply for a lot width variance before he could reconstruct a house on the lot. This information was also verified by the City Attorney. Mr. Schommer did apply for a lot width variance. Staff advised Mr. Schommer of having a concept review of his project with the Planning Commission prior to scheduling a public hearing. Mr. Schommer declined due to not knowing of the need for a variance and he had already scheduled demolition and construction contractors. Application Review: Staff received a completed application, appropriate fees and a written statement from the property owner stating the situation and the hardship associated with his request for a variance to the Citys Code of Ordinances. Also submitted as part of the application packet is a suivey done by Kemper & Associates signed and dated October 26, 2007, but were found to be in error; and final construction drawings of the proposed residential structure as of November 16, 2007 prepared byHomeworx of Roseville. As prepared by Kemper & Associates, the proposed house footprint is proposed to be 1,562 SF, with a 40SF front porch; the driveway is planned to be approximately 715SF; and a front walk of 67SF. The total calculated impervious surface area is 2,384SF or 26% lot coverage for the lot. The total square footage of the lot is 9,124 and the owner's proposed impervious surface area must meet the Citys 35% lot coverage maximum for residential lots of 4,000 square feet or more, The survey also shows the footprint of the proposed residential structure as it would sit on the lot. As acknowledged on the survey, the placement of the structure needs to meet the 15 foot total minimum side yard 121807 Lot Width Variance 3112 32 Ave Public Hearing.doc