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Variance and Nonconforming Use Request – Gordhamer Residence (1820 Skyhigh Dr) Planning Commission Report; 10-15-19 Page 9 Suggested Findings of Fact: 1. The subject property is guided for residential use by the comprehensive plan, and the existing home predates current zoning standards having been built in 1952. 2. The subject property is zoned R-1, Single Family Residence District, which requires a 30-foot setback from adjacent rights-of-way. 3. Original construction of the home placed the structure approximately 12-feet within the required setback. 4. Original construction of the home resulted in the structure beign slightly skewed in relation to the right-of-way such that the home and ROW are not parallel. 5. But for the location of the existing home within the front yard setback, the proposed addition would be conforming to all zoning standards. 6. The proposed improvement is in harmony with the comprehensive plan as it will enhance the building and will not impact surrounding properties. 7. The request is reasonable as it will not intentionally expand the existing nonconformity towards the adjacent right-of-way. 8. The landowner was not responsible for the initial construction of the home within the setback, nor was he responsible for the home not being built parallel with the roadway as intended. 9. The proposed improvements will not have a negative impact on the essential character of the locality. Recommended Conditions: 1. The applicant shall locate all private utility service lines prior to construction. 2. The applicant shall obtain all necessary permits and approvals from the City and other applicable entities with jurisdiction prior to any construction. 3. The variance shall expire if a building permit is not applied for within one year from the date of resolution. cc: Scott Gordhamer, Applicant/Main contact