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r ‘x 2. 3. i ) » 4. 5. The property is located in the LR-IB, Single Family Lakeshore Residential District requiring a minimum lot size of 43,560 s.f. The prpperty is 9,500 s.f. in area. The Planning Commission reviewed the request and recommended approval by a vot'* of 7 to 0 to approve variances subject to the total structural coverage not exceed 1,881 s.f. based on the following findings of fact A.The property currently contains a house and detached garage that exceed the 25% hardcover limitation and 1,500 s.f. structural coverage limitation. The total hardcover is being reduced by 179 s.f. by removing a portion of the existing parking area and driveway. The structural improvements would replace existing structure. B.The mud room would encroach 4’ into the setback along the north property line, which encroaches less than the house located 2.4' from the property line. C.The property was developed prior to the adoption of the zoning ordinance and does not meet the one acre minimum lot size and does not have the 140' required lot width at the structure setback from the 929.4' lakeshore setback. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments by the applicant and the effect of the proposed variances on the health, safety and welfare of the community. The Council finds that the conditions existing on this property are peculiar to it and do not apply generally to other property in this zoning district; that granting the requested variances would not adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring properties, would not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to Page 2 of 6