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The covered deck will result in an increase of structural coverage on the lot to 2,360 s.f. (10.6%) <br />where 2,160 s.f. (9.76%) exists and 3,320.5 s.f. (15%) is allowed. <br />The covered deck will result in an increase of overall hardcover to 4,680 s.f (31.2%) where <br />4,480 s.f (29.9%) exists and 5,250 s.f (35%) is allowed. <br />In 2000 a variance was granted on this property for street side yard setback to permit construction <br />of an attached garage to the north side of the existing residence. <br />Statement of Hardship: <br />The applicant has included their statement of hardship in Exhibit A. The applicant should also <br />be asked for theit testimony regarding this issue. <br />Issues for Consideration: <br />1. The existing residence was built in the early 1960’s, prior to current zoning standards. <br />2. If one acre zoning standards arc applied, the proposed addition would meet the front yard <br />setback. <br />3. The structural coverage on the lot is increasing but still below the allowed 15%. <br />4. The 500-1000’ hardcover on the lot is increasing but still below the allowed 35%. <br />5. The well and pipe are located behind (east side) the residence. <br />6. The only neighbor impacted by the covered deck. Sherry’ Evans 1380 Railroad Avenue, <br />has written a letter of support. <br />7. Other issues raised by the Planning Commission. <br />Staff Recommendation: <br />Staff recommends approval of the front yard setback variance to construct a 10’ X 20' covered <br />deck. <br />#02-2820 Michael Lasher <br />1360 Railroad Avenue <br />9/3/2002 <br />Page 2 of 3