CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Pass the ordinance approving a variance to allow a detached garage to exceed the height limitation for detached accessory structures at 1141 Basswood Drive- PZC 24-1-085
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering and Development
SUBMITTED BY: Brad Iwicki, Assistant Planner
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
The Planning and Zoning Commission considered PZC 24-1-085 on September 18, 2024 and November 20, 2024 and recommended approval of the request (approved 7-0). Staff concurs.
BACKGROUND:
The property is located on the east side of Basswood drive between Tanoak Lane and Tamarack Avenue and is zoned R1A (Low Density Single-Family Residence District). The property is approximately 9,612 square feet and is improved with a single-family residence and detached garage.
DISCUSSION:
The Petitioner, Matthew Crary, on behalf of the owners Matthew and Casey Crary, has submitted a petition for approval of a variance to construct a detached garage. The Petitioner intends to demolish the existing 585 square foot detached garage located at the rear of the property and construct a new detached garage. The existing two-car detached garage is approximately 13' 2" inches tall and 2.73 feet from the north interior side property line and ten feet from the rear property line. The garage is non-conforming due to the proximity to the interior side property line. The Petitioner notes the condition of the garage as dilapidated and in need of replacement.
PZC 24-1-085 was brought before the Planning and Zoning Commission at the September 18, 2024 meeting. At that time, the Petitioner proposed a detached garage that required four variances to be granted to move forward, including:
1. A variance to Section 6-2-3:3.1 (Yard Requirements) to permit the detached garage eaves to extend greater than three (3) feet into the required interior side yard setback;
2. A variance to Section 6-2-10:1 (Accessory Buildings, Structures and Uses of Land) to...
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