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Date Application Received: 04/21/2021 <br />Date Application Considered as Complete: 04/21/2021 <br />60-Day Review Period Expires: 06/20/2021 <br /> <br /> <br />To: Chair Kirchner and Planning Commission Members <br /> Adam Edwards, City Administrator <br /> <br />From: Melanie Curtis, Planner mcc <br /> <br />Date: 17 May 2021 <br /> <br />Subject: #LA21-000033, Dupont Construction & Remodeling Inc., o/b/o <br />Mason + Carolyn Hardy, 1579 Maple Pl, <br />Variances <br />Public Hearing <br /> <br /> <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 /> <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 /> <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 /> <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.