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Case File: V 08-08 Page Z United Methodist Church Variance General Information Applicant United Methodist Church 60 Day Rule The application has been deemed complete as of July 10, 2008. The City must take action by August 30, 2008 Requested Action Front Yard Set Back Variance Location and Size Approximately one acre located between Main Street and 4`h Street. Location Existing Use Land Use Plan Designation Current Zoning Subject Property Institutional Old Town R1c - Residential North Residential Old Town R1c - Residential South Residential Old Town R1c - Residential East Residential Old Town R1c - Residential West Residential Old Town R1c - Residential Overview The applicant is looking to add classroom areas, a sanctuary, a narthex and administration areas to the church to better serve its growing congregation. The current setbacks would not allow this expansion, at the scale that is needed for the community, to take place. The building setbacks are 30 feet from the front property line and 10 feet from the side property line. Main Street and 4"Street are considered front property lines which both would require 30 foot setbacks. The applicant is requesting a setback of seven (7) feet from the Main Street property line and a setback of ten (10) feet from the 4`h Street property line. This would match the existing building setbacks providing a uniform look. It appears that some of the neighboring homes are closer to the property line than is allowed and Handke School is approximately within 5 feet of the Proctor Avenue property line. Portions of the proposed addition would encroach in the setback so there would be visual relief to the facades that front Main Street and 4`h Street. This would be in character with the neighborhood. S:\PLANNING MAIN\Case Files\Variance\V 08-08 ER United Methodist Church\V 08-08_BA.doc