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Application Summary: The applicant has requested variances to side yard setback, hardcover in 75-250 ’ setback zone, average lakeshore setback and lot coverage by structures to replace a deck and construct a three season porch to the lakeside of the existing residence. The applicant has removed the existing deck due to safety concerns. It had rotted and people were beginning to fall thru it. The proposed deck is slightly larger than what existed. The proposed deck is 20 ’ X 30 ’ X 17 ’ (571 s.f.). The deck that was removed was 19 ’ X 30 ’ X 15’ (512 s.f.). Discussion: The existing residence was built in 1976. At that time a variance for lot area was granted. There have not been any additions just upgrades to the existing residence. A new roof has been put on the residence and the patio doors on the lake side were installed in 1999. Because the applicant has removed the deck and the permit on file did not specify the dimensions of the deck, the applicant has provided an air photo from the Spring of 1990 and submitted a hand drawn measurement of the deck that existed. Also, when visiting the property you can see the old footings. The photo shows the deck that was removed existed on the property for approximately 25 years. Side Yard Setback: The deck that was removed was in alignment with the east side of the residence. The proposed deck will continue in a straight line with the east side of the residence. The deck is proposed to be 7.5 ’ from the side property line. The subject property is required to meet a 10 ’ side setback. The hardship, if one exists, is purely aesthetic. Average Lakeshore Setback: The deck including the railing is 6’ in height and is considered structure. The proposed deck encroaches 19 ’ into the average lakeshore setback. The proposal also includes a three season porch to be constructed on top of the deck on the northeast section. This porch will be more of a potential view encroachment than the former deck. Hardcover: The hardcover in the 75-250 ’ setback zone is more than the allowed 25%. The applicant is proposing to remove a substantial amount of driveway to lower what exists on the property. The property currently does not have a deck, therefore the deck is not included in the existing hardcover numbers. When the removed deck is calculated into that, the amount of hardcover drops from approximately 4,089 s.f. (43%) to the proposed 3,419 s.f. (36%). #02-2823 Ronald Cloud 3460 North Shore Drive 9/5/2002 Page 2 of 4