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E <br />Property owner requests a hardcover variance at 1690 Shady Wood Drive. <br />Rather than adding on to existing structures the property owner is considering removing <br />the current 19.2% hardcover within the 75 foot setback and the existing entry monuments <br />and garage located within the roadway easement. Additionally, the property markers and <br />current garage is located close to County Road 19 and 51 within the city easement. <br />Safety concerns. The highway is located on County Road 19 and 51 which is heavily <br />traveled. The shape of the lot is such that considerable additional hardcover is needed for <br />automobiles to turn around so they can safely drive forward onto the county road <br />eliminating the need to back out into on-coming traffic. <br />A hardship is created by the unusual shape of the lot angle which puts nearly a third of <br />the lot within tire 75 foot setback. This combined with the angle and length of the lot <br />requires a longer driveway and safety turn around. <br />Under section 78-123 of issuances for variances, undue hardship also includes but is not <br />limited to inadequate access to direct sunlight. Additional hardship is created because the <br />angle of the lot at the street dictates the garage should be on the south side of the lot to <br />reduce the amount of driveway length needed between the street and the garage. Placing <br />the garage on the south side would block the sun to the home from 12:00pm on <br />eliminating substantial passive heating and lighting benefits as allowed under the code. <br />The property owner will remove the existing structure wall and steps within the 0-75 <br />setback (more thanl9.2% including steps). In addition the large entry monuments and the <br />garage will be removed from the highway set back area. <br />Homeowner puts a high value on the preservation of our lake quality and will make a <br />conscientious effort to use materials that that will aide in the absorption of runoff. <br />Property owner is requesting a reasonable hardcover variance to allow for a modestly <br />sized home with a foot print of approximentlyl, 700 square feet and a minimum amount <br />of additional hardcover for a garage, driveway, walkways and decking. <br />Thank You <br />Jim and Darcy Loffler <br />A t,.V. <br />(