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rr: <br />Zoning Memo #1750 <br />July 16, 1992 <br />Page 2 <br />structure over a walkway and patio area to be installed between the <br />detached garage and residence structure. The roof structure meets the <br />required 10* setback from the side lot line. <br />Planning Commission members are asked to consider the lot <br />coverage ordinance specifically the section that reads as follows: <br />"All roof structures which extend more than 6* above grade level.” In <br />reviewing the lot coverage facts for the improvement project, the <br />663 s.f. of roofed area was included with structural inventory. Lot <br />coverage is shown at 23.9% where 15% is allowed. The improvement does <br />result in a reduction in overall hardcover of approximately 18%. <br />Structural coverage increases from 14.8% to 23.9%. <br />Review Exhibit E. Mote break in drainage. Runoff from the <br />majority of the proposed new improvements shall drain to street and <br />eventually northwest to Casco Cove along Ivy Place. <br />Hardship Stateaent <br />Please review Exhibit A. <br />Issues for Consideration <br />1.The improvement shows a 9.1% increase in structural <br />hardcover on the property. Can non-essential structural <br />improvements be reduced in area? How essential is 663 s.f. <br />of roof structure? Review Exhibit E, the southeast <br />elevation depicts Impact of proposed structure. <br />2.Hardcover has been reduced almost 18% and is now proposed at <br />54%. Are there other non-essential areas of hardcover that <br />can be removed? The majority of landscape areas underlain <br />with plastic are to be removed with the proposed <br />improvement. What of proposed improvements? Can paved or <br />walkway areas be reduced? <br />3.Improvement project will result in the loss of two mature <br />maple trees. Is it appropriate to ask for replantlngs with <br />variance approval? <br />Any condition of approval should contain the following <br />conditions: <br />1.Grading and drainage plan must be submitted with building <br />permit for new Improvements? <br />2.All hardcover scheduled for removal must be completed at the <br />time of the footing inspection for the new garage.