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Request for Action To Item Number Board of Adjustments 5.3 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Public Hearings August 23, 2022 Chris Leeseberg, Senior Planner Item Description Reviewed by Madison Jung – 13776 189th Ave. NW Zack Carlton, Community Development Director  Front Yard Setback Variance, Case No. Reviewed by V 22-11 Action Requested Approve, by motion, a variance of 17 feet from the required front yard setback of 35 feet, for the following reasons: 1. The general purpose and intent of the ordinance are met. 2. The property has a land use of residential and the use is consistent with the comprehensive plan. 3. The proposed use is reasonable and is permitted in the zoning ordinance. 4. The plight of the petitioner is due to circumstances unique to the property not a consequence of the petitioner’s own action or inaction. 5. The variance will not alter the essential character of the locality. Background/Discussion The subject property, along the Elk River, is zoned R-1b (single family residential) and is 0.27 acres in size. Setbacks for this zoning district are as follows: Front: 35’ (requesting to be 18’ from front property line, a 17’ variance) Side: 10’ Garage: 5’ Rear: 25’ The property currently does not have any garage/shed space and the property owners are requesting a variance approval to permit the construction of a 22’ x 26’ attached garage within the required front yard setback. The garage will be located approximately 18 feet from the front property line along 189th Avenue. Approval would allow a 17-foot variance. A variance was approved in 2007 for a similar request (detached accessory structure) on the property directly adjacent to the west. That structure was approved to be 14 feet from the front property line. The Elk River Vision A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity. Updated: August 2020