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Hanscom Variance Request <br />12096 Everton Avenue North <br />on the lot is limited due to the shoreland setback requirement from Bald Eagle Lake. <br />Additionally, the applicant’s request will not alter the character of the neighborhood. <br /> <br />(3) Spirit and Intent. The granting of the variance would be in keeping with the spirit and <br />intent of this chapter and with the policies of the City’s Comprehensive Plan. <br /> <br />The requested variance is keeping with the spirit and intent of the ordinance. The intent of the <br />ordinance is to allow green space in the front yard. The proposed garage addition will be further <br />back from the front lot line than the house and attached garage. The proposed garage addition <br />will not create a sight distance issue and will be cohesive with the existing garage and home on <br />site. <br />(4) Prohibited Use. The variance, if granted, shall not have the effect of allowing any use <br />prohibited in the district. <br />Garages are permitted in the R-1 zoning district. <br />(5) Hazard Consideration. The variance, if granted, shall not permit a lower degree of flood <br />protection than required by this chapter. The variance shall be determined the minimum <br />necessary, considering the flood hazard, to afford relief, and the variance shall not be issued <br />within any designated regulatory floodway if any increase in flood levels during the base flood <br />discharge would result. <br />The proposed garage addition is not located within a FEMA floodplain. However, the building <br />will be required to meet building code regulations regarding low floor separation from the <br />groundwater elevation. <br />(6) Septic and Well Compliance. The sewage treatment system and water system of the subject <br />property is in compliance with city and state codes. <br />The property is served with City sewer and water. <br /> <br />5. CONCLUSION AND THE BOARD OF ZONING RECOMMENDATION: <br /> <br />It is in staff’s opinion that the applicant meets all the criteria necessary to approve the variance <br />request. <br /> <br />The Board of Zoning recommends approval of the variance request from Luke Hanscom to allow <br />a front yard building setback of 25 feet, where 30 feet is required by ordinance, at property <br />located at 12096 Everton Avenue North. <br /> <br />ATTACHMENTS <br />1. Location Map <br />2. Survey <br />3. Resolution <br />