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Public Hearing for Variance 24-02 - A Request from John Harris to allow construction of a personal garage within the required rear yard setback and which exceeds the maximum allowable height for accessory buildings in the zoning district at Lot 7A Harris North Mineral Creek Subdivision (360 Hanagita Street).
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SUBMITTED BY: Nicole Chase, Planner
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Expenditure Required: N/A
Unencumbered Balance: N/A
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N/A public hearing only.
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SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The purpose of this hearing is to allow the public to comment on the application submitted by John Harris to allow a variance to construct a 28' x 32' personal garage structure that would encroach 5' within the required 15-foot rear setback.
Additionally, accessory buildings are not permitted to exceed the height of the primary structure on the lot per VMC 17.80.220 (D) (4). The proposed accessory structure is 19' 10" tall, and the existing primary structure (detached dwelling unit) is 19' 1" tall.
The request is for a 5' encroachment into the rear setback for this accessory building and for a variance to the specific use standard that states that accessory buildings cannot exceed the primary building in height.
Property Owner: John L. Harris Living Trust
Street Address: 360 Hanagita Street
Legal Description: Lot 7A Harris North Mineral Creek (plat 2022-3)
Zoning District: Moderate Density Residential (R1)
Existing Land Use: Detached residence and accessory buildings
Access: Hanagita Street
Property Size: 17,534 square feet (plat 2022-3)
Adjacent Land Use(s): Residential, Community Recreation Center, Vacant
Notice of the meeting was published in the Copper River Record on September 12 and September 19, 2024, in accordance with VMC 17.12.160. Notice of the hearing was also published in KVAK's e-blast newspaper on September 9, 2024, and September 16, 2024, in accordance with VMC 17.12.160. Notice of the meeting was also posted on th...
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