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»02-28S3 April 14,2003 Page 2 Lot Standards Lot Area & Width Each existing lot is substandard as compared to the 1 -acre LR-1B zoning district requirement. These lots have remained uncombined and each contains a single family residence, hence they are each considered as Mots of record’ and stand alone in terms of their zoning status. For substandard lots, die City in many past applications has approached lot line rearrangements from the perspective that the lot areas should remain the same, neither gaining nor losing area but doing an equal trade. However, that scenario would not accomplish this applicant’s goal of having the lot line match the perceived visual yard boundary. The result is that 4655 is reduced from 0.57 acre to 0.46 acre, and 4685 increases from 0.68 acre to 0.79 acre. Additionally, the width of 4655 decreases from a conforming 148.75* to a substandard 122.81', while the width of4685 increases from a substandard 114.34* to a conforming 140.28*. Existing developed lot sizes in the Tonkaview neighborhood range from 0.17 acres to 1.67 acres. Exhibit G illustrates the lot sizes in the immediate area. At 0.46 acres, 4655 will nQi be the smallest lot in the neighborhood. SgfrftfKg Both existing homes meet the required setbacks, with the exception that the home at 4655 encroaches not only into the required 35* front yard but also into the right-of-way of Tonkaview Lane. The lot line rearrangement has no impact on this setback situation. The only accessory structure on the two tots is a detached 20* x 23.1* building at 4655. This 462 s.f. structure meets the required 10* side setback for such structures, both before and after the rearrangement. The buildable envelope for 4655 after the lot line is moved is shown in Exhibit D. There still will be a substantial envelope for construction of a new residence on this site in the future. Hardcover Both lots are in the 500-1000* hardcover zone which allows 35% hardcover. The home at 4685 was constructed in 1998 and staff has confirmed that the hardcover is within the established limits and as approved with the building permit. The property at 4655 has substantially less hardcover than allowed by code. After the lot line rearrangement, each property will be well within the hardcover allowances, so hardcover is not a factor at this time. Applicant is advised that if4655 is ever re-developed, the 35% limit will come into play (35% of 20,200 s.f. is just over 7,000 s.f. which would allow for a 3,000 s.f. [15%] structural footprint, similar to the house at 4685, plus 4,000 s.f of driveway, walks, etc.).