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'm___ I f------------ M3-2MS JaMl3.2M3 Pagc4 **The Board or CouncU may permit as a variance the temporary use of a one-family dwelling as a two-family dwelling.” Sot Applicable 8.“The special conditions applying to the stnKture or land in question arc peculiar to such property or intmediately adjoining property.” The conditions apply to all other lakeshore properties in the 1 acre zone. ”Thc conditions do not apply generally to other land or structures in the district in which said land is located.” The conditions apply to all other lakeshore lots in the LR-IB District. “The granting of the application is necessary for the prcser\’ation and enjo>'mcnt of a substantial property right of the applicant” yariances are not necessary for this applicant to continue the current enjoyment of property rights by applicant. 11.“The granting of the proposed variance will not in any way impair health, safety, comfort, morals, or in any other respect be contrary to the intent of the Zoning Code.” The planting of a lot coverage variance will be contrary' to the intent of the lot coverage ordinance by adding t e.xcessive bulk and mass of structure in the neighborhood and add to visual density in the neighborhood “The granting of such variance will not merely scia c as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate demonstrable hardship or difficulty.” So hardship has been demonstrated that supports the e.xcessive lot coverage by structures The average setback variances are. however, supportedbythefact that no neighbor 's vie\*s of the lake will be decreased by the proposed deck and screen porch. Issues for Consideration 1. 2. The current c.xccssivc hardcover must be resolved prior to issuance of any new permits for this property. After the property is brought in to conformity with the prior approval, it will have to be determined whether hardcover associated with the proposed additional deck at the NW comer of the house can be mitigated by further removal of driveway or other pavement. Is there any Justification to allow an increase in lot coverage above the 15% limit applicable to all lots of this size? Note that the screen porch over existing deck will not increase stnictural coverage. The extension of roof ow the front porch and the new deck at hie NW comer will add about 130 s.f of lot cos'crage or bring it up to 14.6%. The new garage will bring it wiell over the limit. The average setback variance should not cause any problems because neither adjacent neighbor's views will be impacted. 5. Does Planning Coounission have any other issues or concerns with this application?