CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Pass the ordinance approving a variance to Section 6-9-2:12 (Off Street Parking Facilities) in order to expand a driveway in the front and corner side yards without tapering or leading to a parking space that meets setback requirements at 557 W Gartner Rd - PZC 24-1-083
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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 24-1-083 on August 21, 2024, and recommended approval of the request (6-0). Staff concurs with the PZC's recommendation.
BACKGROUND:
The subject property is zoned R1A (Low Density Single-Family Residence District) and is a corner lot east of the intersection of W Gartner Rd. and Holly Ct. The approximate .25-acre property is improved with a single-family residence. The owner and petitioner, John Krummen, requests approval of a variance to allow for the expansion of a driveway in the front and corner side yard without tapering or leading to a parking space that meets the front or corner side yard setback.
DISCUSSION:
Section 6-9-2:12 of the Municipal Codes states that in the required front or corner side yard, driveways shall be permitted to gradually widen as a means of direct access to a parking space meeting the front and corner side yard requirements, provided that the driveway does not exceed the width of the garage opening. The petitioner seeks approval of a variance to this section, to allow a driveway width that exceeds the width of the one-car garage without tapering or leading to a parking space that meets the front or corner side yard setback as depicted in the site plan attached. The proposed driveway will be approximately 17ft wide extending from the garage to the street in length. The proposed driveway will be approximately 7ft wider than the 10ft wide garage.
Additionally, within a required front and corner side yard, a permitted driveway shall...
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