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. . . CASE #2 REQUEST FOR VARIANCE FROM 'LOCATION OF ACCESSORY STRUCTURE' REQUIREMENTS; CASE OF MR. TOM WADEL By: Anne Norris, Community Development Director Background: Mr. Tom Wadel is requesting a variance to locate a proposed accessory structure in his front yard in front of his home at 16321 Hedgehog Street N.W. This property is located in the R-I Residential District. City Code requires that all accessory structures be located in the rear or side yard. The Code also requires accessory structures to be located no nearer the front lot line than the principal building on the lot. Mr. Wadel is proposing to construct a 26'x40' accessory structure to be located approximately 30' forward of the front line of his house. Mr. Wadel has stated that the proposed accessory structure will be located approximately 60' from his front yard property line. The City Code requires a front yard of 40'" in the R-I Residential District. Mr. Wadel has stated that he is seeking this variance in order to preserve a row of trees on his property. The City Code specifies that variances may be granted in cases where there are exceptionally unique circumstances and where there is a hardship. Enclosed for your information is: a) Application. b) Site location map. c) Public hearing notice. d) Properties notified. e) Proposed findings of fact. Observations: If the Board of Adjustment wishes to approve Mr. Wadel's request, the Board may wish to specify the type of structure that Mr. Wadel may construct. Recommendation: Board of. Adjustment Action: Motion to: Adopt findings of fact relating to Mr. Wadel's request for a variance; and Motion to: Approve/deny Mr. Wadel's request for a variance to construct an accessory structure in his front yard and forward of the principal structure on the property. Review Checklist: Administrator Attorney Engineer Community Development Director -K- Chief of Police Finance Officer Public Works Superintendent Other