10-17-2022 Planning Commission Packet

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FILE #LA22-000052 17 October 2022 Page 5 of 5 chapter in the district where such land is located. Public Comments To date, no public comments have been received. Issues for Consideration 1. Does the Planning Commission find that that the property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner which is not permitted by an official control? 2. Does the Planning Commission find that the variance(s), if granted, will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood? 3. Does the Commission find it necessary to impose conditions in order to mitigate the impacts created by the granting of the requested variance(s)? 4. Are there any other issues or concerns with this application? Planning Staff Recommendation After reviewing the proposed plans, it appears that by reducing the garage addition to conform to the rear setback (approximately ±680 square foot footprint) and making changes to the driveway to line up with the smaller garage footprint, it may be possible to offer an approximate 550 square foot reduction from the existing hardcover resulting in approximately 28% for the site. There is a reasonable building envelope in which to construct the addition. For this reason, staff cannot support the level of hardcover variance proposed or the setback variance for the addition. Staff recommends the applicant redesign the plan to reduce the home footprint, hardcover, or both. A hardcover variance may still be required, however, the resulting footprint and hardcover level will be much more appropriately scaled for the property and the area. Planning Staff recommends denial as proposed. List of Exhibits Exhibit A. Application Exhibit B. Practical Difficulties Documentation Form Exhibit C. Proposed Survey Exhibit D. Staff Annotated Survey Exhibit E. Proposed Plans and Elevations Exhibit F. Submitted Hardcover Calculations Exhibit G. Property Owners List Exhibit H. Plat Map