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w <br />The adjacent residence to the south is approximately 60 feet from the adjoining property line. The <br />property is located within 1000' of Long Lake. <br />• The addition will result in an increase of structural coverage on the lot to 2,136 s.f. (6.6%), <br />where 1,460 s.f. (4.5%) exists and 4,876.2 s.f (15%) is allowed. <br />• The addition will result in a reduction of hardcover coverage in the 500-1000' setback area <br />to 4,068 s.f (12.5%), where 4,100 s.f (12.6%) exists and 11,378 s.f (35%) is allowed. <br />Statement of Hardship ; <br />t <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 />Issues for Consideration: <br />1. The location of the sewer line and well limits where garage can be located. <br />2. The 500-1000' hardcover on the lot is decreasing with the removal of shed and fish house. <br />Also, there is a section of landscape material under rock that cculu be removed, although <br />hardcover is not an issue on this property. <br />3. The structural coverage on the lot is increasing but still well below the allowed 15%. <br />4. There are several mature trees located west and northwest of the house, which the applicants <br />wish to keep. <br />5. Conformance to existing house floor plan and driveway limits placement of garage. <br />6. The residence was built prior to current zoning standards. <br />7. The 3/4 acre lot is small compared to the LR-1A zoning district 2-acre standard. <br />8. The residence to the south is approximately 60' from the adjoining property line. <br />9. Other issues raised by the Planning Commission. <br />Staff Recommendation: <br />Staff recommends approval of the variance for side yard setback. <br />H2578 David/Lorraine Lundberg <br />900 Dakota Avenue <br />Variance <br />5/15/2000 <br />Page 2