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The proposed home addition is a reasonable in a residential district. The narrow depth of the lot is the result of the <br />acquisition of right-of-way for the extension of Alpine Drive. It is because of this right-of-way acquisition that the <br />proposed addition now is unable to meet the minimum required rear yard setback. Based on the undevelopable land <br />east of Alpine, the tree cover and existing accessory structures between the home on the Subject Property and the <br />two adjacent parcels, the proposed addition would not alter the essential character of the locality. <br />Alternatives <br />Alternative 1: Adopt Resolution # 17-11-280 granting a variance to rear yard setbacks for a proposed home addition <br />on the Subject Property. The proposed addition is a reasonable use on a residential property. The narrow depth of <br />the lot is due to the City's acquisition of right-of-way for the extension of Alpine Drive, which is resulting in the <br />need for the variance. The proposed home addition will be consistent with the exterior finish of the home and will <br />be somewhat screened from Alpine Drive. Staff supports this alternative. <br />Alternative 2: Do not grant the variance to the rear yard setback requirement. While the proposed addition would <br />encroach into the required rear yard setback for the R-1 Residential (Rural Developing) District, it is not a <br />significant encroachment (it would still comply with the required setback in the MUSA area). Furthermore, the lot <br />does not back up to another lot, so there is not nearby living space from an adjacent property, which is one of the <br />reasons for the setback standard. Staff does not support this alternative. <br />Funding Source: <br />All costs associated with this request are the responsibility of the Applicant. <br />Recommendation: <br />Staff recommends approving the request for a variance to the rear yard setback requirement. <br />Action: <br />Motion to adopt Resolution # 17-11-280 granting a variance for the proposed addition to encroach into the rear yard <br />setback at 15395 Armstrong Blvd NW. <br />Attachments <br />Site Location Map <br />Site Plan <br />Home Addition Plans <br />Resolution #17-11-280: Draft Findings and Variance <br />Form Review <br />Inbox Reviewed By Date <br />Tim Gladhill Tim Gladhill 10/30/2017 12:59 PM <br />Form Started By: Chris Anderson Started On: 10/26/2017 10:38 AM <br />Final Approval Date: 10/30/2017 <br />