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Page 1 PLANNING REPORT DATE: October 18, 2005 CASE: VN05-03 SUBJECT: Front yard setback variance and Type 4 Non-conforming use permit to expand the existing single family home at 2830 Forestdale Road APPLICANT: David Long, of Murphy Brothers BACKGROUND To consider a new site plan for the single family parcel at 2830 Forestdale Road. On September 20, 2005,the Planning Commission considered the request and recommended approval of a type 4 non- conforming use permit and recommended denial of a front yard setback variance to the City Council. On September 28th, the Council approved the non-conforming use permit and tabled action on the variance request. The applicant presented an alternate plan on September 28th; the Council directed the applicant to review the new site plan with Staff and the Planning Commission. REQUEST The owners also wish to add a third stall on their garage which would encroach into the required 30 front yard setback by 9 feet; which is the same distance the existing structure encroaches into the front yard setback If approved, the new garage wall would be 21 ft. from the front instead of the required 30 ft. This request requires a variance. FINDINGS Section 4-040 (3)Minimum Yard Setbacks for buildings Section 8-210,Variance SITE CHARACTERISTICS 1. Location: 2830 Forestdale Road 2. Lot Size: 19,334 square feet(0.36 acres) 3. Topography: Flat near street with downward slope to the north 4. Vegetation: mature landscaping 5. Sensitive Areas: None SITE HISTORY 1. Land Use: existing Single family home DEPARTMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 1. Existing Use: Single Family 2. Proposed Use: Single Family 3. Surrounding Land Uses: North: Single Family (R-1 Single Family Residential) South: Single Family (R-1 Single Family Residential) East: Single Family (R-1 Single Family Residential) West: Single Family (R-1 Single Family Residential) BCOMMISSIONS\PLANNING\Reports\2005\10-18-05WN05-03_2830 Forestdale Rd.doc