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1985 09 23BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS MINUTES SEPTEMBER 23, 1985 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT Willard Johnson, Carol Watson and Dale Geving. STAFF PRESENT Barbara Dacy, City Planner PUBLIC HEARING Side and Front Yard Setback Variance Requests, 6290 Audubon Circle, Craig Greenwald, applicant Dacy stated that the applicant is proposing to construct a 24' x 24' garage four feet into the front and side yard setbacks. She stated that the residence was constructed in the late fifties and is located in the center of the lot, approximately 30 feet from each side of the lot line. She noted that the applicant states in his letter to the Board, building the garage to the rear of the home would not be practical because of extensive grading that would need to occur, a long driveway (approximately 90 feet) would also be created, resulting in a large amount of bituminous surface. She explained that the applicant is now parking per- sonal vehicles on a graveled surface adjacent to the street. She noted that construction of a garage would eliminate a potential traffic hazard by allowing an enclosed parking area as well as a standard width driveway. She stated that of the variances requested, maintaining the front setback is the most important for adequate distance to the right-of-way. She stated that an option that could be considered by the Board is depicted on Attachment #6. She noted that if the front yard setback is main- tained, the garage would be six feet from the home therefore requiring a 4 foot variance to the 10 foot accessory structure separation requirement. She also noted that a construction con- dition would be imposed requiring that the garage wall be constructed of fire resistant material as approved by the Fire Marshal. She also explained that there are two rows of trees along the applicant's southern side yard lot line abutting the rear yard of the neighbor. She stated that staff feels the impact of the side yard setback would be minimal. Johnson asked the applicant if he had any problems with staff's proposal as depicted in Attachment #6. Greenwald stated no. Board of Adjustments and Appeals Minutes September 23, 1985 Page 2 Johnson stated that he preferred staff's proposal as shown in Attachment #6. Geving and Watson agreed. Geving stated that the garage walls should be constructed of fire resistant materials. Geving moved, seconded by Watson to approve a four foot side yard and a four foot building separation variance for a detached garage subject to the walls being constructed with fire resistant materials as approved by the Fire Marshal. All voted in favor and the motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Geving moved, seconded by Watson to approve the September 9, 1985 minutes as written. All voted in favor and the motion carried. Geving moved, seconded by Watson, to adjourn the meeting at 6:50 p.m. All voted in favor and the motion carried.