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Detached Garage: The detached garage is proposed to be 750 s.f. It will be located 10.4' from the <br />side lot line on the east, 12.4' and 13' from the side lot line on the west and 30' from the rear (street) <br />lot line. The doors will face the street and meet the 30' setback requirement for street facing doors. <br />While this proposal provides substantial off-street parking and a backup apron, the 3-stall garage <br />seems excessive given the hardcover limitation of the site.... <br />Drainage: The applicant did submit a drainage plan with the application. The applicant has stated <br />a more detailed plan is being prepared. Once completed and submitted the City engineer wilt rev iew <br />it and submit comments. A drainage plan needs to be approved prior to City Council review of this <br />application. <br />Neighborhood Issues: An adjacent neighbor did speak with staff regarding this proposal. The <br />concerns were discussed and a summary is provided in E.xhibit F. <br />Statement of Hardship: <br />The applicants have included their statement of hardship in Exhibit B. The applicants should also <br />be asked for their testimony regarding this issue. <br />Discussion: The City in recent years has held steadfast to the hardcover and structural coverage <br />limits for new construction. Because the proposed sidewalk is only 2' wide, moving the house back <br />to meet the average setback will not have a significant impact of reducing hardcover. If the house <br />was moved back, reduced in size, and th^ garage reduced to 2 sta"s with a commensurate reduction <br />in driveway apron area, perhaps a modest 250-500' hardcover variance would be justifiable. <br />Issues for Consideration: <br />1, The detached garage meets all side yard and rear yard setbacks. <br />3. <br />4. <br />The lot has an existing residence on the property. <br />The properties surrounding the applicant’s lot are also undersized and most do not meet the <br />required area in the zoning district. Most neighboring lots are 50' wide. Most neighboring <br />lots to the northwest are larger, however (see plat map). <br />The applicant’s proposal does not meet City ordinances for new construction regarding <br />structural lot coverage, hardcover and average lakeshore setback. <br />5. The proposed development would conform to v ard setback requirements. <br />^01 •2716 Brenshell Homes <br />2200 Shadywood Road <br />Variance <br />9/14/200 1 <br />Page 2