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PLANNING COMMISSION DOCKETMeeting Date: 10/09/2012Case Number:InformationCase 12-085 is a request by Richard and Hillary Robbins for a Major Variance to allow an existing singlefamily dwelling and attached accessory garage and recreation room to remain and encroach up to twelve(12) feet into the required fifteen (15) foot side yard setback along the northwest property line, and toallow the accessory structures to be increased in height from one to two stories, and to allow the foot printof the recreation room to be expanded from 18 feet by 20 feet to 40 feet by 22 feet, at 504 Sunset Driveon U. S. Survey 2343, Tract I, Lot 1A-1.SUMMARYThe Robbins own a home with an attached garage and recreation room that a previous owner built tooclose to the property line. The walls of the encroaching structures run parallel to the northwest propertyline. The requested variance will bring the existing home into compliance. The applicant also wants toexpand the size of the recreation room by adding a 22' x 22' addition that will extend the encroaching wallan additional 22' parallel to the northwest lot line. The addition will also increase the height of both thegarage and the recreation room by a second story. The purpose of the addition is to create a separatedwelling unit the applicant can use as a separate residence when he works graveyard shifts.Public Comment:Comments or concerns regarding a proposal may be emailed to planning@kgbak.usPlease include the case number in your comment.12-085 ApplicationAttachments