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• Date Application Received: 04/21/2021 <br /> Date Application Considered as Complete:04/21/2021 \VO / <br /> 60-Day Review Period Expires: 06/20/2021 <br /> To: Chair Kirchner and Planning Commission Members <br /> Adam Edwards, City Administrator <br /> -1 ESHO°- <br /> From: Melanie Curtis, Planner h(1GG <br /> Date: 17 May 2021 <br /> Subject: #LA21-000033, Dupont Construction & Remodeling Inc., o/b/o <br /> Mason+Carolyn Hardy, 1579 Maple PI, <br /> Variances <br /> Public Hearing <br /> Application Summary: The applicant requests lot area and lot width variances in order to take <br /> advantage of the Tier 2 hardcover level of 30%. <br /> Staff Recommendation: Planning Department Staff recommends approval. <br /> Background <br /> The subject property is 9,000 square feet in area, and has 50 feet in width within the LR-1C <br /> zoning district where 21,780 square feet and 100-feet in width are required. This substandard <br /> Lot of Record qualified for buildability without area and width variances under City Code Section <br /> 78-72, and a new home was constructed on the property in 2012. However, a qualifier for taking <br /> advantage of the Lot of Record status is a hardcover limitation of 25%.The new home met that <br /> limitation. At this time,the owner wishes to be able to construct a deck. In order to be able to <br /> exceed 25% up to the 30% limit,to construct a slightly larger deck(140 square feet).Therefore, <br /> lot area and width variances are required. The property, based on its' proximity to the lake, <br /> would be in Tier 2, allowing for up to 30% hard cover. <br /> Practical Difficulties Analysis <br /> Applicant Submittal Information:The applicant has identified the substandard lot area and <br /> width as practical difficulties supporting the requested variance(s). Additionally, they have <br /> provided supporting documentation regarding Practical Difficulties attached as Exhibit B, and <br /> should be asked for additional testimony regarding the application. <br /> Planning Staff Practical Difficulty Analysis: Staff finds the substandard size of the property is a <br /> practical difficulty.The neighborhood consists of single family homes located on individual lots <br /> as well as combinations of lots. The subject property was vacant for many years before it was <br /> developed with a new home.The ability to have the same type of hardcover amenities as other <br /> existing developed properties in the same neighborhood would be limited if the area and width <br /> variances are not granted. <br /> • <br />