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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Nixt, Board Members Kociscak, Brauer, and Reeve. Voting No: None. Absent: Board Members Johnson, Sweet, and Watson. Motion by Chairperson Nixt, seconded by Board Member Kociscak to approve John Purkis' request for a variance at 9061 1594 Lane based on the findings of fact, and adopt Resolution #02- 06-135 declaring terms of the variance. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Nixt, Board Members Kociscak, Brauer, and Reeve. Voting No: None. Absent: Board Members Johnson, Sweet, and Watson. Case #4: Request for a Variance to Construct an Accessory Structure that Will Encroach on the Side Yard Setback Requirements for Corner Lots; Case of Geno and Laurie Ronallo Public Hearing Chairperson Nixt called the public hearing to order at 7:52 p.m. Presentation Community Development Director Frolik stated Geno and Laurie Ronallo are proposing to construct a garage that will encroach on the side yard setback on their property at 15920 Radium St. N.W. The Ronallo parcel is approximately .9 acres in size. Their front yard faces Radium Street and their south side yard is adjacent to 159"~ Lane N.W. They are proposing to construct a garage in the south yard. The side yard setback on a comer lot is 35 feet, or conforms to adjacent structure setbacks. The house on the adjacent parcel to the west of the Ronallos is approximately 50 feet from the property line or the right-of-way line for 159th Lane. Therefore the Ronallo's new garage is subject to a 50-foot setback based on the location of their neighbor's house. The Ronallos are proposing to place their garage approximately 26 feet from the property line or the right-of-way line for 159th Lane. This equates to a 24-foot variance to the 50-foot setback requirement. She explained the site plan submitted and an on-site inspection reveal that the rear yard is consumed by a well, pool, and storage shed; the septic system and drainfield, an alternate drainfield site, and more trees are located in the north side yard. Additionally, the house is oriented to have the garage on the south side. There are some existing trees and shrubs that should mitigate any impact to the neighbor's view of the streetscape caused by the construction of this proposed garage. Mr. Ronallo's attached garage, storage shed and this proposed garage total 1,412 square feet. Mr. Ronallo's property is eligible for a total of 1,488 square feet of accessory building and garage space. In the opinion of City Staff, there appears to be a sufficient amount of space to move the garage an additional 8 or 9 feet north in order to at least meet the standard setback of 35 feet. Staff is recommending approval of the variance contingent upon maintaining a 35-foot setback from the south property line. Board of Adjustment/June 6, 2002 Page 8 of 15