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minimum required front yard setback of thirty (30) feet, it would likely result in impacts to the wetland. <br />3. Essential Character - While the project itself will impact the essential character of the locale (converting <br />agricultural land to housing), the reduced front yard setback will not. Unless driving on the public road <br />serving this neighborhood, it would not be noticeable (even from the road, it would be consistent with the <br />townhome setback). Furthermore, this will actually create slightly more separation from the existing <br />residential lots. <br />Alternatives <br />Alternative 1: Approve the requested variance for a reduced front yard setback. A twenty-five (25) foot front yard <br />setback creates slightly greater separation from the existing homes to the north and west, enhancing the City's goal <br />of density transitioning. Furthermore, this would also provide for a bit more flexibility for siting of future <br />homeowner improvements, such as sheds, pools, etc. Finally, this would create one consistent setback for both the <br />townhomes and single family homes. Staff supports this alternative. <br />Alternative 2: Do not approve the requested variance. This would require modifications to the Preliminary Plat to <br />demonstrate that the single family lots can all meet the thirty (30) foot front yard setback. This would also move the <br />proposed homes slightly closer to the existing residential parcels to the north and west. Staff does not support this <br />alternative. <br />Funding Source: <br />All costs associated with this request are the Applicant's responsibility. <br />Recommendation: <br />Staff recommends approving the variance for a twenty-five (25) foot front yard setback for the single family lots in <br />the Lynwood Subdivision. <br />Action: <br />Motion to adopt Resolution #21-296 approving a variance to front yard setbacks on Lots 1-12, Block 1 Lynwood <br />Addition. <br />Attachments <br />Site Location Map <br />City Council Meeting Minutes Dated September 28, 2021 <br />Exhibit Showing 25 Foot Front Setback <br />Resolution #21-296 <br />Form Review <br />Inbox Reviewed By Date <br />Bruce Westby Bruce Westby 10/21/2021 05:57 AM <br />Form Started By: Chris Anderson Started On: 10/18/2021 08:40 AM <br />Final Approval Date: 10/21/2021 <br />