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CASE # REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE NEARER THE FRONT PROPERTY LINE THAN THE PRINCIPAL STRUCTURE; CASE OF WARREN HARRINGTON By: Zoning Administrator Sylvia Frolik Background: City Code states that accessory structures shall not be constructed nearer the front property line than the principal structure. Warren Harrington is requesting a variance to construct a garage nearer the front property line than the principal structure at 15450 Sunfish Lake Blvd. N.W. The parcel is approximately 2 acres in size, and the house is located approximately 138 feet from the front property line. Mr. Harrington is proposing to construct a garage which will be approximately 127 feet from the front property line. The following items are enclosed for your information: a) Site location map b) Site plan c) Proposed Findings of Fact d) Proposed Variance Notification: In accordance with State Statute, Staff attempted to notify property owners within 350 feet of the subject property of the request for a variance. Observations: The site plan submitted and an on-site inspection reveal that declines in topography, mature tree growth, and vehicular access to septic system prohibit construction of a garage in the side or rea~ yard. In Staff's opinion, the mature tree growth in the area and the alignment of neighboring home to the north will have no adverse impact to the neighbors view of the street scape by the construction of this proposed garage. The attached garage is 520 square feet; an existing storage shed is 150 square feet; the proposed garage is 864 square feet; for a total of 1,534 square feet. The total amount of garage space allowed on the property is 2,064 square feet. Staff Recommendation: In the opinion of City Staff, the physical features on Mr. Harrington's property justify the granting of a variance. City Staff recommends approval of the variance.