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CASE # 2... REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE THAT WILL BE NEARER THE FRONT PROPERTY LINE THAN THE PRINCIPAL STRUCTURE AND THAT WILL ENCROACH ON THE THOROUGHFARE SETBACK; CASE OF JAMES MC CHESNEY By: Zoning Administrator Sylvia Frolik Background: James McChesney resides at 15429 Sunfish Lake Blvd. N.W. (C.S.A.H. #57) and he is proposing to construct a 750 square foot accessory structure that will be closer to the front property line than the home and will encroach on the thoroughfare setback from Sunfish Lake Blvd. N.W. The following items are enclosed for your information: a) Site location map b) Site plan c) Proposed findings of fact d) Proposed variance Observations: The topography in the rear yard declines rapidly and to construct the accessory structure in a location that meets the thoroughfare setback would require a substantial amount of fill and removal of very mature trees. The subject property is 2.5 acres in size and the total amount of garage and accessory building space allowed on the parcel is 2,064 square feet. The total area of the existing and proposed garage and accessory buildings is 1,958 square feet. The proposed building would be a metal accessory structure, which is in accordance with City Code regulations. It should be noted that there is substantial u'ee growth between the proposed building and Sunfish Lake Blvd. N.W. to provide screening. .~ The City has granted similar variances in the past. Recommendation: City Staff recommends approval of the variance. Board Action: Motion to: Adopt Resolution g93-09- adopting Findings of Fact # relating to a request for a variance from James McChesney at 15429 Sunfish Lake Blvd. N.W. Adopt Resolution g93-09-, approving the issuance of a variance to James McChesney at 15429 Sunfish Lake Blvd. N.W. and declaring terms of same. Review Checklist: Zoning Administrator ' Building Official Bd of Adj: 9/7/93