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PLANNING REPORT DATE: November 8, 2011 CASE: SP2011-014 SUBJECT: Special Use Permit to permit a front entry roof addition within the front yard setback APPLICANT: Tomco Company on behalf of Gary& Kristen Johnson REQUEST&BACKGROUND The applicant requests a Special Use Permit to permit construction of a 4.5' x 5' front entry addition to the home at 1672 Canyon Lane. The proposed front entry addition would encroach approximately 4.5' into the required 30' front yard setback, for a total front yard setback of 25.5'. Zoning Code Section 4-040 (3) (B) provides for a maximum 6' encroachment of 35% of the width or the home or 12', whichever is less, when specified conditions are met. Staff has worked with the applicant to confirm that the submitted plans are in accordance with those conditions. The applicant currently is in possession of a building permit for other improvements at this property. It was at the time of building permit that the applicant was notified of the special use permit requirement for the covered front entry encroachment. The other improvements being done to the home include re-siding the home, construction of a new stoop, steps, railing and necessary retaining walls providing access to the front door. ATTACHMENTS A- Resolution B—Project Location Map C—Zoning Map D—Aerial Photograph E—Neighborhood Notification Map F—Applicant Narrative G— Special Use Permit Criteria Worksheet H—Existing& Proposed Survey I—Proposed Front Elevation J—Proposed East Elevation K—Proposed Floor Plan FINDINGS Section 4-040 (3) (B). Lot Standards in an R— 1 District Section 8-130. Special Use Standards SITE CHARACTERISTICS Location: 1672 Canyon Lane Lot Size: 12,370 SF (0.28 acres) Topography: Generally Flat Comprehensive Plan Designation: Low Density Residential Zoning: R-1, Single Family Residential Surrounding Land Uses: North: single family homes