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r^'t' .'I Lof Area: The lot area is 16,095 s.f. (.37 acre) in the LR-IC zoning district where 21,780 s. f. (.5 acre) is required and where existing lots of record would be required to meet 17,424 s.f. (.4 acre) or 80%. In 1995, the applicant was granted a lot area variance to construct a new residence on the property. (Res. if3573). Lot Coverage by Structures: The proposed redesigned residence is 2,631 s.f. (16.3%). The lot coverage by structures is OVER the allowed amount. Hardcover: The subject property falls in two hardcover zones, 250-500’ and 500-1000’. The construction of the residence is located in the 500-1000’ setback zone. The proposed hardcover in the 500- 1000’ .setback zone is 4,624 s.f. (44%) and exceeds the allowed 3643 s.f. (35%), the applicant has not used alt of the 1706.25 s.f. in the 250-500’ setback zone. The City does allow credit for unused hardcover allotment to be transferred to zones further from the lake. This is referred to as transfer of hardcover allotments from zone to zone. Therefore, a hardcover variance in the 500-1000’ setback zone is not required. PLANNING COMMISSION: The Planning Commission recommended by a 6 to 0 vote to: Approve the lot area variance but deny the request for a lot coverage variance. Planning Comnussion indicated that there is no hardship to support the lot coverage variance. 1 he applicant would have to downsize the house in order to obtain a building permit. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the enclosed resolution which reflects the recommendation of tlic Planning Commission. COUNCII. ACTION REQUESTED: To adopt or amend the enclosed resolution. ft c