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covered by mature tree growth, steep slopes, a mound system is located on one side of the home and the private well system is located on the other side of the principal dwelling. Wetlands exist along the rear portion of the subject property. These features prohibit construction of a garage in the side or rear yard. The existing attached garage is 780 square feet and the applicant plans to construct an 864 square foot detached accessory structure for a total accessory building square footage of 1,644. The applicant is allowed a total of 4,064 square feet for accessory buildings. He noted it is Staff's opinion that due to mature tree growth and the location of the home of the subject property, there will be no adverse impact the neighbor's view of the streetscape by the construction of the proposed garage. City Staff recommends approval of the variance application. Citizen Input There was none. Motion by Chairperson Nixt, seconded by Board Member Kociscak, to close the public hearing. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Nixt, Board Members Kociscak, Brauer, and Reeve. Voting No: None. Absent: Board Members Johnson, Sweet, and Watson. The public hearing closed at 7:48 p.m. Board Business Chairperson Nixt called the Board of Adjustment meeting back to order at 7:48 p.m. Board Member Kociscak questioned if the garage could be turned. John Purkis, 9061 159th Lane N.W., stated he is proposing to angle the garage mostly for aesthetics. He explained the comer of garage will be protruding in front of the current structure. He said if he built the structure square with the existing garage, he would have to remove mature trees. He stated he will be removing one mature tree due to a damaged top, and this enables him to put the garage at an angle. Chairperson Nixt questioned how many garage doors there will be. Mr. Purkis responded there will be one double door and one single door. They will be "kitty- corner" to the existing doors. He said they will not be visible from the street due to the mature trees. He noted the architectural committee of Northfork has already approved the plans. Motion by Chairperson Nixt, seconded by Board Member Kociscak, to adopt Resolution #02-06- 134 adopting Findings of Fact #0617 favorable to the applicant relating to John Purkis' request for a variance to construct an accessory structure closer to the front property line than the principal structure located at 9061 159t~ Lane. Board of Adjustment/June 6, 2002 Page 7 of 15