VN05-03_NC05-03_2830 Forestdale Rd (2)

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Page 2 4. Driveway: The applicant wishes to reconfigure the garage so the doors face south (toward Forestdale Rd.). The existing driveway would be removed and a new driveway constructed to the street approximately 25 feet to the east of the present location. 5. Minimum Building Setback requirements: Front Yard Side Rear Setback Yard Yard EXISTING 21' 35' to the east 155' STRUCTURE (Type 4 non-conformity) 33' to the west REQUIRED 30' 5' 5' PROPOSED 18' 5' 155' Not permitted without a variance NOTES: Does not meet code Meets Code Meets Code A front yard setback variance is required for the garage and a non-conforming use permit is required for any expansion of the house. STAFF COMMENTS The property owner has applied for both a non-conforming use permit to address the existing encroachment and has also applied for a variance to add a third stall onto the attached garage. Public Hearing Notification Notice of the public hearing to consider the non-conforming use expansion and the front yard variance was mailed to all property owners of record within 350 feet of the subject site. As of time of writing,I received one caller who stated they have no problem with the family room construction,but did not like the idea of a bigger garage closer to the street. They stated further that in the best interest of the neighborhood,the Council should not approve the garage expansion which would exacerbate an already existing problem. Type 4 Non-conformities The City has received an application for the expansion of a single family home that encroaches into the front yard setback. For purposes of analysis,I will address the proposed expansion of the living I:\COMMISSIONS\PLANNING\Reports\2005\09-20-05\VN05-03 NC05-03_2830 Forestdale Rd.doc