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CASE #: [ REQUEST FOR EXTENSION FOR VARIANCE FROM STREET FRONTAGE/ LOT WIDTH REQUIREMENTS; CASE OF KELLY AND CARRIE HEMP By: Patrick Trudgeon, Principal Planner Background: On September 10, 2001, Kelly and Carrie Hemp were granted a variance by the Board of Adjustment from the minimum lot width or street frontage requirement in order to construct a dwelling on a parcel that they purchased from Megan Roche. One of the conditions of the variance was that work would be started within one year of the granting of the variance. Staff' recently learned that they have not pulled a building permit to construct a home on the lot, The applicants are asking for a one-year extension to their variance. The subject property is located on the south side of County Road #64 (181st St.) The following items are enclosed for your information: a) b) c) d) e) f) g) Site location map Letter requesting extension dated November 12, 2002 Cerificate of Survey Board of Adjustment Minutes dated September 4, 2001 Adopted Findings of Facts Adopted Variance Proposed resolution granting extension of initiation of variance Observations: The parcel is approximately 21.20 acres in size and is zoned R-1 Residential. The parcel on which the variance was granted was an existing lot, but under strict interpretation of the code, a dwelling could not constructed on the property since it was deficient in lot width. On Septermber 10, 2002 the Boad of Adjustment granted the variance subject to certain conditions. Under Section 9.03.05 (5) of City Codes, variances expire one year from the granting of the request by the Boards of Adjustment. City Code does allow for an applicant to request an extension of time to institute the variance. Staff has reviewed the request from the applicants and find that it is acceptable for the City to grant the extension to the variance. Recommendation: City Staff recommends extending the time period to implement the variance from street frontage and lot width requirements granted to Kelly and Carrie Hemp until September 10, 2002.