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5. The topography of the property changes from the front to the rear of the property, <br />necessitating the retaining walls. <br />6. The deck/steps will not obstruct views of adjacent neighbors. <br />7. The property is wooded, at the end of the street, and surrounded by two undeveloped right of <br />ways. <br />8. The deck/steps increases the lot coverage by structures to 15%. <br />9. The property is undersized for the zoning district, but was granted a variance to lot area in <br />1974. <br />10. Other issues raised by the Planning Commission. <br />Staff Recommendation: <br />If Planning Commission concludes that the unusual conditions and configuration of this properly <br />are hardships that support approval of increases in hardcover in the 75-250 ’ setback zone and <br />rear yard setback variances to construct a 258 s.f. deck/steps to the existing residence where no <br />deck currently exists, then a recommendation for approval may be appropriate. <br />Options for Action: <br />1 . Recommend approval of variances requested. <br />2. Recommend denial of variances. <br />3. Table, giving applicant direction. <br />4. Other action. <br />#02-2850 John Walker <br />1318 Spruce Place <br />11/15/2002 <br />Page 3 of3