920 GRAND AVE 2016-01-01 MF Import

� �11 1► : ►I � 1 ► �7►T.� ('riterion No. l: That the variance is necessary because of exceptional or extraordinary circumstances regazding the size, shape, topograph}�, or locallon of the subject propeity; or the location of a pre-exishng ►mprovement on the subject property that conformed to the zoning code in effect when the improvement was constructed. a, Fjpdjpgs; The applicant states that because of the narrow lot width a variance is being sought to place the garage 2 feet from the south side pmperty line. Because it is an issue of safety to exit the property in a fonvazd motion when driving a car, room to maneuver and tum the caz azound is required. The additional three feet that would be gained by placmg the gazage 2 feet from the property line would help provide safe and reasonable space for turnmg. The subject property is 58 feet wide by approximately 330 feet deep. There is a steep bluff on the westem portion of the property, however the eastem approximately 187 feet of the property �s level with Grand Avenue providing appmximately 10, 846 squaze feet of level ground azea for structures. b. Conclusions:. The subject pmperty is about the same size as other properries on the west side of Grand Avenue along the bluff. However, as compazed to other typical properties in the azea, the eastem portion of the subject property alone is actually lazger than the typical lot size. A typical size L-shaped tum-azound has a depth of only 20 feet. Even with a 5 foot setback from the side property line an L-shaped turn-azound with a depth of 33 feet can be provided. �riterion No. 2: That the variance will not be materially detrimental to the property in the azea of the subject property or to the City as a whole. a, Findines:. The applicant states that the variance would not in any way be materially detrimental to other property in the azea or the city. If fact it would be a benefit in that it would allow for the removal of the existing gazage from its precarious location. b. Conclusions: Letters were received and testimony given at the hearing in support of the variance request. Letters and testimony at the hearing opposing the variance request due to view blockage and fire issues were received.