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n N03-2962 January 20,2004 Pagt 1 of4 Date Application Received: 10*22*03 Dale Application Considered as Complete: 10*22*03 60*Oay Review Period Eipires; 12*21*03 and extended to 2*19*04 To:Chair Smith and Planning Commission Members Ron Moorse, City Administrator From: Date: Subject: Janice Gundlach, Cit>- Planner^ January 16,2004 03*2962, Robert and Joanne Switz, 1740 Shadywood Road - Lot Area and Hardcover Variances • Public Hearing Zoning Dutrict: Lot Area: Lot Width: LR - 1C, One Family Lakeshore Residential District (Vi minimum) 0.47 acres (20.624 s.f.) 120 feet Application Summary: Applicant requests the following variances to construct a new home: 1. Lot area variance to allow a rebuild on a lot which is 0.47 acres in size when 0.50 acres is normally required. 2. Hardcover variance to allow 38.6% hardcover in the 75-250’ zone when 38.8% currently exists and 25% is normally allowed. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommendations the following: 1. Approval of the lot area variance to allow a rebuild on a lot which is 0.47 acres in size when 0.50 acres is normally allowed. 2. Approval of a hardcover variances as the shallowness of the lot and the need for a back-up apron provide hardships inherent to the property. Pertinent Zoning Ordinance Sections Sec. 78*350. Area, height, lot width and yard requirements. (b) Lots. The following minimum requirements shall be observed: Lot Area (acre)Lot Width (feet)Front Yard feet)Side Yard (feet)Rear Yard (feet)Side Yard Adjacent to Street (feet) 0.5 100 30 10 30 15 Sec. 78-1403. Lot coverage. In all zoning districts, for all lots of 0--1.99 acres in total area, the total combined footprint areas of all principal and accessory structures shall not exceed 15 percent of the lot area. Exception: Regardless of lot area, every developed lot shall be allowed at least 1,500 square feet of lot coverage by principal residence and garage structures.