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In 1993, the applicant applied for a variance to add onto the residence and was approved for <br />2,440 s.f. (20%) lot coverage by structures on the property. At that time the patio was included <br />in the lot coverage calculations, and hardcover in the 0-75' saw a reduction but no improvements <br />were proposed in that zone. At that time, hardcover was proposed to be 19.7%. but was not <br />approved at that amount. Hxisting hardcover is 734 s.f. (18.1%) and is proposed to be 761.5 s.f. <br />(18.67%). The deck and walkway have e.xisted as is since at least 1992, as shown on the sur\ey <br />included in the approval (I-.xhibit I). <br />The design of the deck is an equal replacement to w hat existed. To meet todays code standards <br />the footings were required to be raised above grade, higher than what existed, so an additional <br />step was added. The square footage of the deck increased by approximately 30 s.f. to meet the <br />standard. <br />Statement of Hardship <br />The applicant has included his .statement of hardship in l•xhibit D. The applicant should also be <br />asked for his testimony regarding this issue. <br />Issues for Consideration <br />1 . The deck acts as a walkway from the second level of the residence to the lakeside of the <br />property, fhe lakeside of the residence is a walkout. <br />2. The lot coverage by structures is not changing from the amount approved in 1993. <br />3. Approximately 8-10 bo irds on the walkway bas e been replaced. Staff has view ed this as a <br />repair not replacement. <br />Other issues raised by the Planning Commission. <br />.Staff Recommendation <br />Staff recommends approval of the lot ci'verage by structure aiul hardcover variances. The <br />applicant is required to remove 177 s.f. of landscape fabric under rock. <br />U02-2737 Charles Pyle <br />}54S Ivy Place <br />ATF I’ariances <br />Pane 2