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FILEfC4.3030 <br />MJunt2004 <br />P*gt4or4 <br />Hardship Anal>-sis <br />Im consUtriHg tpptkothmt for vrionee, the rtannUtg ComnOsstoH thott eotulder the effect of the <br />propoted vorionee upon the keaUt. i^ety and welfare of the eomemmity, existimg and anticipated traffic <br />condMoas. light and air. danger off^, risk to the puhlk safety, and the effect on valnes of properly in <br />the surrounding area. The Planning Commission shall consider recommending approval for variances <br />from the literal provisions of the Zoning Code In Instances where their strict enforcement would cause <br />undue hardship because of clrcunrssances unique to the Individual property under consideration, and <br />shall recommend approval only when U is demonstrated that such actions will be in irking with the <br />spirit and Intent of the Otono Zoning Code. <br />The home was constructed prior to the adoption of the Shoreland Overlay Ordinance <br />(1992) which identified French Lake as a natural environment lake requiring a 150 ’ <br />setback. Prior to adopting the Shoreland ordinance the home was in a conforming <br />location, as it was only subject to a 26* wetland setback at that time. Staff finds that due <br />to the location of the existing home and patios, there is a valid hardship for granting the <br />lake setback and hardcover variances. Hardcover witltin the 0*75 ’ setback will decrease <br />as well. <br />Issncs for Considcralioa <br />1. Will the new decks over existing patio areas have any negative visual impacts as <br />viewed from the lake? <br />2, Are there any other issues or concerns with this application? <br />SlafT RccoBBicadaHon <br />Planning Staff recommends approval of the variances as requested with the following <br />provision: <br />1. Removal of all fabric and plastic landscape liners. <br />mill Mttil ntifTifi M