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MEMO To: City Council From: Tim Gladhill, Associate Planner Date: April 7, 2010 RE: Request for extension to expiration of Variance Background: On September 4, 2008, the City's Board of Adjustment approved a Variance to sidewall height restrictions in the R -1 Residential (MUSA) District for parcels less than two (2) acres in size. The Permit stated that the Variance shall be initiated by September 4, 2009 and that issuance of a Building Permit constituted initiation of the Variance. On August 21, 2009, the City received an application for a Building Permit. The City attempted to contact the Permittee on August 25, 2009, but the call was never returned. The timeframe to initiate the Variance thus lapsed. On or about March 13, 2010, the City was contacted by the Permittee inquiring about the Permit and whether it was still valid. In researching the request, it was discovered that the Variance was technically void due to expiration. It is Staffs understanding in speaking with the Permittee over the phone is that the Perrnittee did not plan on constructing the accessory structure within approximately three months of the application for Building Permit (essentially did not plan on construction until at least spring). The Permittee's response is attached for your review. By approving this item, City Staff will issue the Building Permit per the terms of the approved Variance. Action Statement: Motion to extend expiration date of the Variance, thereby authorizing Staff to issue Building Permit. Reviewed by: City Administrator /'".. Planning Manager CC: 04/13/2010 Attachments: A) Request from Permittee B) Notification to Permittee C) Copy of Building Permit Cover Sheet X09