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Minor Exception No. 2005-03 and Variance No. 2005-11 June 13, 2005 Page 3 an opportunity for relief from setback requirements based on demonstration of hardship. In this case, the structure is pre-existing and is able to meet all building safety/firewall standards. Minor Exception B: The second unit is 18 feet 10~ inches in height, which exceeds the allowable 15-foot height limit of SAMC Section 41-194(k) (Exhibit 4). A minor exception is required to allow the proposed height. Height restrictions for second units are in place to maintain the second unit's ancillary status to the primary unit both in size and visual prominence. This structure is pre-existing and the height is a character defining feature of the architectural style and mansard style roof. This design compliments the primary structure's architectural style. Variance A: The second unit was created by the conversion of the existing garage. There is no garage currently located onsite. SAMC Section 41- 194(j) requires that the site have one parking space in addition to that required by SAMC Section 41-1320 for a single-family residential land use. A single-family residence requires four parking spaces with two spaces being in an enclosed garage and two spaces in a required driveway. Five spaces are required at this location to meet all code requirements. Therefore, a variance is required to allow all parking to be exterior. A gate is located adjacent to the front fa9ade bisecting the long driveway. The portion behind the fence, in the side/rear yard, is approximately 75 feet long thereby allowing at least three vehicles to park out of public view. Additionally, the existing circular drive in the front yard setback and the remaining portion of the regular driveway collectively are long enough (approximately 135 feet) to allow for up to six more vehicles to easily park on site which would mitigate for the lack of an enclosed garage (Exhibit 5) Variance B: SAMC Section 239(c) requires that a residential driveway lead directly to a required garage. Therefore, a variance is required to allow the driveway that does meet this requirement. The driveway is existing in place and serves as parking area for both the main house and the proposed second unit. The proposed second unit is an excellent architectural design enhancing the character of the neighborhood and will not have a negative effect upon the community. There have been no noted citizen complaints regarding this existing second unit since its apparent construction. It is recommended that the strict application of the code not be applied in this instance. 318-4