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7. 8. The granting of the application is necessary for the preser\ ation and enjo>Tnent of a substantial property right of the applicant. The consensus of the Planning Commission is that the applicant is entitled to build a functional deck. The granting of such variance will not merely serv e as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate demonstrable hardship or difficulty. The existing use of the deck is limited in its current state. Issues 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. The zoning lot does not meet area or width requirements. The current deck is 2.5' wide and underneath the 3.4' overhang on the lake side of the residence. The deck could be expanded to 3.4' wide and which would not increase either structural coverage or hardcover nor would it further encroach on the lakeshore setback or the average lakeshore setback. The Planning Commission has determined a deck of such size is not functional. Funner encroaching on the average lakeshore setback may negatively affect views for the adjacent properties. A variance application was submitted in 1990 for the addition to the south side of the residence. The application was tabled for lack of an accurate survey. The application was not brought before the Planning Commission again and the addition was not built. The applicants hardcover calculations for the revised deck reflect the percentage increase in hardcover in the O' to 75' lakeshore setback. The applicants calculations reflect a less than 1% increase, which is for the entire property. The increase in the O' to 75' lakeshore setback is approximately 1.5% exclusive of the plastic under rock. Based on consensus reached at the February 17 meeting, the Planning Commission appeared to favor a deck increasing hardcover less than 3%, preferably no more than 1%. Much of the rock over plastic near the house to be removed is located under the proposed deck. The hardcover calculations in this report indicate that removal of hardcover under the deck and overhangs will not significantly offset the amount of hardcover added by the deck. ^2335 Lawrence Molsather/LinJa Sallee 3285 Carman Road Variances March 16. 1998 Page 5