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The hardcover coverage results in a reduction because the applicant has proposed to remove <br />landscape plastic and part of a sidewalk. <br />Statement of Hardship ; <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 . Structural coverage is increasing above the 15% allowed amount, however, the porch is <br />outdoor living space. Is a variance from structural lot coverage requirements supported by <br />applicant’s stated hardships and the nature of the site? <br />2. Massing is not an issue in this proposal in staffs opinion. The entry way and porch addition <br />are on the rear of the residence and the two adjacent properties will not be adversely affected by <br />the addition. <br />3. The lot is undersized for the LR-IC zoning district. <br />4. The residence was built well before current zoning standards were adopted. <br />5. The applicant is proposing to remove 600 s.f. of landscape plastic and a portion of the <br />sidewalk reducing the hardcover in the 75-250' setback area. <br />6. The only variance requested and granted for this property was in 1973 for an addition to the <br />existing garage. <br />7. Does the Planning Commission have additional issues oi concerns with this proposal? <br />Options for Action: <br />1 . Recommend approval of variances for the entry way/porch. <br />2. Recommend approval of variances for the entry' way/porch with stipulation that the porch not <br />be turned into living space. <br />3. Require the entry way/porch to be smaller to conform with the 15% structural lot coverage <br />regulations. <br />4. Recommend denial of variances. <br />5. Table for further review or further specific information, advising the applicant what other <br />possible revisions will make the application acceptable. <br />6. Other. <br />#2(505 John Doleman <br />1680 ShaJyMooJ Lane <br />Variances-p.2