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CASE # :J REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE NEARER THE FRONT PROPERtY LINE THAN THE PRINCIPAL STRUCTURE; CASE OF JOHN AND YVONNE LYRENMANN By: Zoning Administrator Sylvia Frolik Background: City Code states that accessory structures shall not be constructed nearer the front property line than the principal structure. John Lyrenmann is requesting a variance to construct an accessory garage nearer the front property line than the principal structure at 9360 181st Avenue NW. The parcel is approximately 8 acres in size, and the house is located approximately 280 feet from the front property line. They are proposing to construct a garage which will be approximately 180 feet from the front property line. The following items are enclosed for your information: a) Site location map b) Site plan and supporting documents c) Proposed Findings of Fact d) Proposed Variance Notification: Properties within 450 feet of the Lyrenmann property were notified of the public hearing. Observations: The site plan submitted reveals that there are declines in topography, mature tree growth, septic system location, and tillable land that prevent locating an accessory structure in the side or rear yard. The original homeowner essentially created a 280 foot front yard setback when they sited the house on the lot. Staff Recommendation: City Staff recommends approval of the request for a variance. Commission Action: Motion to adopt Resolution #97-04-_adopting Findings of Fact #_.relating to John Lyrenmann's request for a variance. -and- Motion to approve/deny the request for a variance from John Lyrenmann to construct an accessory structure nearer the front property line than the principal structure on the property known as 9360 181st Avenue NW, and adopt Resolution #97-04-_dec1aring terms of the variance. Reviewed by: Zoning Administrator B/A: 04/01/97 3