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

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Page 4 The lot is pie shaped and slopes toward a pond to the north. The applicant has not submitted any information stating why the submitted site plan is the only option available. The applicant's submitted statement notes the curve of the street as contributing to the original construction and concludes that the proposed improvement will neither be visually nor practically disruptive to the overall design of the neighborhood,or a detriment of any kind to the neighboring property owners. While I agree that the curve of the Forestdale Road right-of-way probably made for a challenging site design when the home was originally constructed,the lot is a large parcel and I believe there is enough room to for the owner to redesign the site plan that observes the front yard setback. Furthermore,while the third stall on the garage will not pose any traffic safety issues,the building bulk will be very close to the street and very apparent from an aesthetic perspective. There are other possible designs that the applicant could consider to achieve their goal of a third garage stall. The Planning Commission should deny the variance request for the front yard setback. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Waive the reading and adopt the attached resolution recommending approval of the Type 4 Non-conforming Use Permit for the laundry and family room additions only to the City Council. 2. Waive the reading and adopt the attached resolution recommending denial of the front yard setback variance to the City Council. Patrick Boylan, City Planner I:\COMMISSIONS\PLANNING\Reports\2005\09-20-05\VN05-03 NC05-03_2830 Forestdale Rd.doc