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LA23-000001 February 21, 2023 Page 2 of 5 Planning Staff Practical Difficulty Analysis: Staff finds that there is a practical difficulty in the existing conditions of the lot. However, staff believes that it is possible to reach compliance through the removal of additional hardcover. There is an existing boathouse and lakeside patio that is nonconforming to current zoning regulations that are proposed to remain. If removed, the property will be within 5 square feet of compliance (25% hardcover). Additionally, the proposed deck is approximately 288 square feet and the existing patio is 194 square feet. A reduction in the size of the proposed deck could also bring the lot closer to conformance. While the proposed deck meets all required setbacks and the project is reducing hardcover, there are practical ways to bring the entire lot into conformance with current standards and therefore staff is recommending denial of the request as applied. LOT ANALYSIS WORKSHEET Section 78-350– Setbacks: DISTRICT LR-1C Required Existing Proposed Rear 30’ 29.9’ No Change Side (North) 7.5’ 2.7’ No Change Side (South) 7.5’ 25’ No Change Lakeshore 75’ 99’ 95’ Average Lakeshore Met Section 78-350 – Lot Area/Width: DISTRICT LR-1C Lot Area Lot Width Required 21,780 s.f. (0.5 acres) 100’ Actual 16,994.2 (0.39 acre) 64’ @ 75’ / 51’ @ OHWL Section 78-1680 and 78-1700 – Hardcover Calculations: Stormwater Overlay District Tier Total Area in Zone Allowed Hardcover Existing Hardcover Proposed Hardcover Tier 1 16,994.2 s.f. 4,248.5 s.f. (25 %) 4,829 s.f. (28.4%) 4,732.9 s.f. (27.9%) Applicable Regulations: Hardcover (Section 78-1680 & 78-1700) The property is substandard in size. The LR-1C District requires a minimum lot size of 0.5 acres. The subject property is smaller at 0.39 acres, but still must adhere to the 25% total hardcover limitation. The existing house and improvements on property total 28.4% hardcover. While the proposal reduces hardcover on the site to 27.9%, a variance is required when a property is over the allowed maximum. Additionally, a change in the nature of the hardcover when over the limitation also requires a variance. The nature of the hardcover is changing with the addition of a new deck. Governing Regulation: Variance (Section 78-123) In reviewing applications for variance, the Planning Commission shall consider the effect of the proposed variance upon the health, safety and welfare of the community, existing and anticipated traffic conditions, light and air, danger of fire, risk to the public safety, and the effect on values of property in the surrounding area. The Planning Commission shall consider