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Memo to the Planning Commission-Ord. 0A95-13 Page 2 <br /> August 22, 1995 <br /> • relaxing in the backyard and typically, most residents like to see some space <br /> as a buffer to homes located behind their parcel. In a survey of other <br /> communities, Elk River had the smallest rear yard setback of all (see <br /> attached survey). Most cities require a rear yard setback between 20 and 30 <br /> feet. In our review of past single family building permits, rarely are homes <br /> located any where close to the 10 feet rear yard setback. Most meet a <br /> minimum of a 30 foot rear yard setback. Attached to your report is a drawing <br /> of the minimum size lot allowed in the Ric zoning district (80' x 125' - 10,000 <br /> sq. ft. in size.) The sketch indicates that a 25 foot rear yard setback would <br /> not jeopardize the placement of a building or home on the property. In this <br /> example, a front yard setback in the Rlc zoning district is 30 feet. A typical <br /> house is approximately 45 feet in width. Therefore, there still is a minimum <br /> of 50 feet from the rear of the home to the back property, which is ample <br /> room to construct a deck or 3-season porch, etc. and still meet the proposed <br /> 25 foot rear yard setback. <br /> Recommendation <br /> Staff recommends the Planning Commission recommend approval of the code <br /> amendment as proposed in the attached ordinance. <br /> • <br /> • <br /> s:planning:pc:oa95-13 <br />