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#02-2757 Terrance C. Johnson 1043 Linden Lane Page 2 of2 _______________ Site Plan Issues The primary issues as noted in 1992 were potential drainage problems that may occur due to the Increased hardcover in the 75-250 ’ setback. Secondly the increased length and steepness of the driveway could create some runoff and access problems for the property. The approved plan shows a proposed driveway that would average a 12% slope. The City does not have a standard slope for a driveway, out generally a driveway sloping 10% or less is recommended. Review of Hardcover The previous approval allowed hardcover in the 0-75 ’ zone of 7.2%, where 8.9% exists. In the 75-250 ’ zone, hardcover will increase from 22.1% to 40.5% where 25% is allowed. In the 250- 500’ zone hardcover reduces from 76.1% to 23.3% where 30% is allowed. The balance of hardcover moving closer to the house is due to the driveway extension and construction of a garage attached to the house. Except for the driveway, all parking areas and the detached garage located near the street would be removed. In 1992 the Planning Commission voted 4 to 3 to recommend approval of the application. The primary concerns were the length of the driveway, potential drainage problems, steep driveway, and amount of hardcover in the 75-250 ’ zone. Council adopted Resolution No. 3186 by a vote of 3 to I approving variances. The resolution included language that allows the City Engineer to monitor the drainage situation on the property. Planning Commissiop Recommendation The variance renewal application was recommended for approval by a vote of 6 to I. The primary concerns the Planning Commission addressed were drainage and the condition of the building foundation. The approval of the variances was based on the information the Planning Commission received that the foundation was in good condition and would not need replacement. The applicant was notified that any structural work to the foundation would require a new variance application for new construction. Staff Rccummendation Stafll'recommends approval of the application subject to the following conditions: 1 . The site plan shall be in conformance with the site plan approved with Resolution No. 3186. 2. The City Engineer resenes the right to monitor the drainage situation on the property. The City may require modifications to the site that will protect the applicant’s property and surrounding properties. 3. Any replacement to the existing foundation beyond the approvals granted in 1992 shall require a new variance application.