Agenda - Planning Commission - 02/05/2015

Home

likely resulting in views from its front windows into the rear windows of the home to the north, which could be perceived as altering the essential character of the neighborhood. Alternatives Option #1. Approve Resolutions # 15-02-031 and # 15-02-032 adopting Findings of Fact #0940 and granting a variance to the front yard setback requirement. The Applicant has provided an exhibit confirming that the lot is buildable without the issuance of a variance. However, due to the unique design and configuration of the cul-de-sac bulb, which was not the result of actions by the Applicant, without a variance, the front of the proposed home would be east of the rear wall of the home to the north, resulting in an undesirable alignment. Granting a variance to allow a front setback of twenty (20) feet allows the home to be shifted west so that its alignment with the homes to the north is improved while also still providing sufficient space for snow storage and vehicle parking. Staff supports this option. Option #2. Approve amended Resolutions #15-02-031 and #15-02-032 adopting amended Findings of Fact #0940 and granting a variance to the front yard setback requirement. This option would be based on discussion but accounts for alternative positioning of the home should the Planning Commission find that more desirable. Option #3. Do not approve Resolutions #15-002-031 and #15-02-032. While a home could still be constructed on the Subject Property without the issuance of a variance, it would result in an undesirable alignment and position the home very near the boundary of a Drainage and Utility Easement resulting in little usable (buildable) area behind the home. Furthermore, without a variance, it could be argued that the character of the neighborhood would be altered due to the alignment of the homes and the potential infringement of privacy of the property owner to the north. Staff does not support this option Funding Source: All costs associated with this request are the Applicant's responsibility. Recommendation: Staff recommends approving Resolutions #15-02-031 and #15-02-032 adopting Findings of Fact #0940 and granting a variance to the front yard setback requirement (option #1). Action: Motion to adopt Resolution #15-02-031 approving Findings of Fact #0940 and Resolution #15-02-032 approving the request for a variance to the front yard setback requirement. Attachments Site Location Map Variance Exhibit Examples of Existing Home Alignments on Cul -de -Sacs Resolution # 15-02-031: DRAFT Findings of Fact Resolution #15-02-032: DRAFT Variance Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Tim Gladhill Tim Gladhill 01/30/2015 01:42 PM Form Started By: Chris Anderson Started On: 01/23/2015 10:39 AM Final Approval Date: 01/30/2015