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Case File: V 09-US Page 2 General Information Sidc Yard Variance Adam Kersten Applicant Adam Kersten 60 Day Rule The application has been deemed complete as of September 10, 2009. The Ci must take action b November 10, 2009 Requested Action Side Yard Setback Variance Location and Size 18287 Trott Brook Parkway -Approximately lh acre in size Location Existing Use Land Use Plan Designation Current Zoning Subject Property Residential Urban Residential PUD North Residential Urban Residential PUD South Residential Urban Residential PUD East Residential Urban Residential PUD West Residential Urban Residential PUD Overview The applicant had applied for a deck building permit and was notified that they needed a variance for approximately about 5 feet of the "landing" outside the garage service door. They are proposing a multileveled deck behind their house and garage. The deck is being built to be used as a gathering space, but it is also being incorporated into an egress landing area for the service door on the backside of the garage. The service door of the garage is approximately 4 feet above grade. The small landing area and stairs is the only portion of the deck that requires a variance. The building code requires a landing of at least the width of the door by three feet out from the wall. Aside from major landscaping and earth moving, there are no alternatives to providing a required landing area for the service door egress. The intent behind a greater deck (and house) setback than the garage setback is to provide for a minimum separation of "living" areas between homes. With the applied conditions, the portion of the deck in question is not likely to be used as living space. Therefore, the spirit of the ordinance is maintained. S:APLANNING MAIN\Case Files\Variance\V U9-US Kersten\V 09-05_BA.doc