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The concrete sidewalk is located on the southwest side of the residence and is 80 s.f. It is in poor condition and the applicants wish to replace it with grass to help with drainage. The sidewalk is located in both the 0-75' and 75-250' setback areas. The removal of the sidewalk will result in a decrease of hardcover in the 0-75' setback area to 1,512 s.f. (55.0%), where 1,592 s.f. (57.9%) exists and 0 s.f. (0%) is allowed. The paver patio and removal of sidewalk will result in a decrease of hardcover in the 75-250' setback area to 643 s.f. (64.95%), where 707 s.f. (71.4%) exists and 247.5 s.f. (25%) is allowed. Statement of Hardship: The applicants have included their statement of hardship in Exhibit B. The applicants should also be asked for their testimony regarding this issue. Issues for Consideration : 1. The structural coverage on the lot is not increasing, and hardcover is decreasing. 2. In 1994, the property owner at 3345 Crystal Bay Road was granted a “0 setback” variance to allow a shed to be located at the rear property line and outside the Dakota Rail right-of-way. 3. The City does not have authority to grant approval to replace the deck in its current location because part of it encroaches into the Dakota Rail right of way. Applicant has no other location feasible for a patio, and the proposed 170 s.f. patio is not excessive in size. 4. The lot is extremely undersized for LR-IC. 5. Other issues raised by the Planning Commission. Staff Recommendation : Staff recommends approval of the variances to allow the applicants to remove the concrete sidewalk and to remove and replace the existing deck with a paver patio. Options for Action : 1. Recommend approval of variances. 2. Recommend denial of variances. 3. Table for additional information. 4. Other. H2S90 Dennis/Becky Si anion 3325 Crystal Bay Road Variance 6/19/2000 Page 2 Ji