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#06-3147 � <br /> February 8,2006 <br /> Page 2 <br /> One of the issues noted by the applicant is that splashing roof runoff is negatively iinpacting the <br /> siding near the entry door. The typical concerns about safety(icy stoops and sidewalks)and comfort <br /> of entry(getting rained on while fiimbling for keys or waiting for homeowner to answer the doorbell) <br /> likely also are a factor, but are also a part of living in a northern climate. Please review the <br /> applicants additional submittals (provided at the January PC meeting) and the minutes of that <br /> meeting. <br /> Staff finds that there are no ii�llerent hardships to the land to support the variances needed for this <br /> covered entry. While this is a hardship lot with respect to its lake proximity and small lot area,the <br /> request for a covered entry is primarily aesthetic, since the roof runoff problem can be solved, in <br /> staff's opinion, with an appropriate gutter system. Because requests for covered entries are <br /> becoming extreinely conunon and partly considered for safety, Council may want to explore under <br /> what circumstances they will be granted. <br /> Staff Recommendation <br /> Council should discuss the hardships of the lake pro�imity and small lot area in detennining whether <br /> the variances should be granted for this property. <br /> COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED <br /> Review tlie application and direct staff to draft a resolution reflecting Council's conclusions. <br />