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c. PV -44/P ADR-369, John Toman Application for a variance from the Municipal Code and administrative design review to: (1) construct an attached garage 21 feet, 6 inches and an enclosed covered breezeway 19 feet, 6 inches from the front property line where 23 feet is the required setback; and (2) locate a portion of the proposed, attached garage greater than 15 feet in height a distance of 14 feet from the residence on the adjacent lot where 17 feet is the minimum separation located at 4222 Bevilacqua Court. Zoning for the property is R-I-6,500 (single-family residential) District. ,-- Mr. Pavan presented the staff report describing the proposal. Staff provided photos for the Commission's review. Mr. Pavan noted that because of the issues related to visibility, this project has been referred to the Planning Commission for review. He advised that the applicant, Mr. Toman, is in concurrence with the staff report. He noted that there was no neighbor opposition to the project and staff recommends approval. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED John Toman, 4222 Bevilacqua Court, advised that he met with his neighbor, Dot Dow, this morning and she is total agreement with the proposal. /""'" Commissioner Harvey questioned the total amount of square footage that is being added. With regard to the floor area ratio for this property, Mr. Pavan advised that maximum FAR is 40%, however that does not include garage parking spaces. He noted that the entire structure meets this FAR requirement. Peter Shutts, 4133 Mohr Avenue, advised that he is the architect for the project. He advised that the total building, including the garage and workshop is under the allowed 40% FAR. Mr. Shutts advised that the purpose of the garage is to get cars and RV out of public view. In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Roberts, Mr. Shutts provided information regarding the design of the project. Commissioner Roberts advised that at a previous hearing on another application, Dorothy Dow had asked that the construction hours be limited to Monday through Friday. She asked if there is a problem with limiting the hours to Monday through Friday. The applicant agreed. Mr. Toman described the topography and the development of his property. He stated that his direction to the architect was to design a garage that is architecturally compatible with the existing house and which would provide space for getting his vehicles out of sight, while still maintaining his view. He noted that the neighbors are very happy with the proposal. THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED Commissioner Kameny moved that the variance findings be made and that Case PV -44 and P ADR-369 be approved subject to the conditions of approval in Exhibit "B," with a modification to Condition #6 limiting the hours of construction to Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Commissioner Roberts seconded the motion. /""'" PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES August 22, 2001 Page 13