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The addition and new deck will result in an increase of structural coverage on the lot to 3,1S1 <br />s.f. (11.6%), where 2,763 s.f. (10.2%) exists and 4,056 s.f. (15%) is allowed. <br />The addition and new deck will result in a reduction of hardcover coverage in the 75-250' <br />setback area to 5,368 s.f. (29.33%), where 5,376 s.f. (29.37%) exists and 4,575.5 (25%) is <br />allowed. <br />The hardcover coverage results in a reduction because the applicant has proposed to remove <br />the existing deck, steps, stepping blocks, wood steps, sidewalks and landscape material under <br />rock in two areas. (See Exhibit H for details). <br />Statement of Hardship: <br />The i^)plicants 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 structural coverage on the lot is increasing but still below the allowed 15%. <br />2.The 75-250' hardcover on the lot is decreasing with the removal of stepping blocks, sidewalks <br />and landscape material under rock. <br />3.The house is 55 years old and concrete around the house is needed for drainage. <br />4.The concrete retaining wall on the east side of the house is to keep adjacent neighbors yard from <br />eroding. <br />4.The driveway and turnaround is necessary because the slope makes it difficult to back out onto <br />Rest Point Road. <br />5.The lot is small compared to the LR-IB zoning district standard. <br />6.Other issues raised by the Planning Commission. <br />Staff Recommendation! <br />Staff recommends approval of the variance for hardcover in the 75-250' setback area. <br />U2566 James/Sheila Langhans <br />1366 Rest Point Road <br />Variance - Hardcover <br />3/20/2000 <br />Page 2 <br />m <br />1 <br />1 <br />€