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CASE # REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO ACCESSORY STRUCTURE SETBACK REQUIREMENTS; CASE OF MIKE AND ANITA KUCALA By: Community Development Intern Alex Blackburn Background: City Code states that accessory structures shall not be constructed nearer the front property line than the principal structure. Michael and Anita Kucala are requesting a variance to construct a garage nearer the front property line than the principal structure at 15541 Zirconium Street N.W. The parcel is approximately 4.5 acres in size, and the house is located approximately 234 feet from the nearest point of the property line. Mr. Kucala is proposing to construct a garage, which will be approximately 210 feet from the nearest point of the property line. The following items are enclosed for your information: a) Site location map b) Site plan (2 sheets) c) Proposed Findings of Fact d) Proposed Variance Notification: In accordance with State Statute, Staff attempted to notify property owners within 350 feet of the subject property of the request for a variance. Observations: The site plan submitted and an on-site inspection reveal that the property is significantly covered by mature tree growth, and some wetlands and declining topography. These features prohibit construction of a garage in the side or rear yard. In Staff's opinion, the mature tree growth in the area and the alignment of neighboring homes around the street are such that there should be no adverse impact to the neighbors view of the street scape by the construction of this proposed garage. The attached garage located on the principal structure is 24 x 23. Staff Recommendation: In the opinion of City Staff, the physical features on Mr. Kucala's property justify the granting of a variance. City Staff recommends approval of the variance. Board Action: Motion to adopt Resolution #00-07- Mr. Kucala's request for a variance. __ adopting Findings of Fact #0 relating to