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COMMUNITYGROWTH Gq of <br /> I N S T I T U T E Pequot <br /> Experts in Small Torn Plan nhkLL Lakes <br /> `— STAFF REPORT <br /> Application: Variance for Accessory Structure in Side-Yard Setback <br /> Applicant: Thomas Link <br /> Agenda Item:3(c) <br /> Background Information: The applicant is requesting a Variance to allow an existing <br /> garage to remain within the side yard setback. <br /> The applicant was issued a land use permit on October 1, 2007 to build a garage and it <br /> was built within the side yard setback. A garage had previously existed on the property <br /> and was removed prior to the new construction. The garage that had previously existed <br /> was nonconforming as it was located within the side yard setback. <br /> The new garage was to be built in a conforming location outside the side yard setback. <br /> The applicants have indicated that they had originally staked out the area and it had met <br /> the setback, however, after it was completed, it was determined to be located within the <br /> side yard setback.A survey showing this has been submitted. <br /> The subject property is located at 5821 South Linden Road on Cullen Lake, a General <br /> Development Lake. The property is zoned Shoreline Residential and the PID is <br /> 2912600000l0009. The lot is nonconforming due to only having approximately 74 feet <br /> of width at the OHW (loo required) and it is only 18,899 square feet in area (20,000 <br /> required). The subject property currently contains a single family dwelling and the <br /> detached garage in question. The lot is currently at 27.4 percent impervious coverage. <br /> Applicable Regulations: The purpose and intent of the Shoreline Residential district <br /> is to provide a zoning classification for riparian residential development. The zone may <br /> or may not be served by sewer and water,depending on availability(Section 17-5.8) <br /> Pequot Lakes Staff Report 3(c)-1 <br /> August 21,2oo8 <br />