13-22 NarrativeOctober 1, 2013
We are requesting a variance for the front yard setback for our proposed garage since the requested size will not fit
on our property due to the front and rear yard setbacks. Both are 30' and our lot is only 75' deep. We are requesting
a front yard setback of 18' to accommodate a garage of 27'x 24'.
Thank you, Lisa and Pete
May 1, 2012
I am requesting a variance on my property to add a driveway and garage.
BACKGROUND
I have 2 parcels of property with 3 PID numbers and I have completed the required forms with Carver County to have the parcels
combined into one parcel with one PID number. This will be completed in November according to the County.
My property does have a driveway but it is very steep, so steep that it is non conforming with the current slope requirements in the
city code. In the winter, vehicles cannot be parked on the driveway because they can and have slid down off the driveway onto
Lotus Trail. It is a real safety issue for my guests and visitors.
Expanding the existing driveway into the adjacent is impractical because the surrounding area also too steep and hilly and would
be extremely expensive to do.
The area where I want to have an additional driveway and garage has very little slope and would be in harmony with the lots on
either side next to my property and would not alter the essential character of the area.
The new driveway would be 24 feet wide and 40 feet long from the edge of the street. The slope of the driveway would be less
than 8 %. The garage footprint would be 27 feet by 24 feet. This is an additional 1,635 of hardcover. Our total hardcover would
then be 4,023 sq. ft. Our max hardcover allowable is 4,964.
It should be noted that in our neighborhood there are homes that have 2 driveways, graveled traffic areas in the right of way and
blacktopped parking areas in front of their homes in the right of way.