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Structural Coverage and Hardcover <br />The existing garage and proposed deck do not exceed structural coverage or hardcover <br />limitations. <br />STATEMENT OF HARDSHIP <br />The builder came in for a building permit for a garage when the Building Official was out of the <br />office for several days for surgery. The Building Inspector was told that the Building Official had <br />approved the plan. A building permit for the garage was issued. After the Building Official returned <br />to work, it was discovered that there were issues w ith bluff setback and average lakeshore setback. <br />The builder was asked to provide topographic information and a survey showing the location of <br />existing adjacent residences. <br />Staff has determined that both an average lakeshore setback and bluff setback variances are required <br />for both the garage and the new deck. <br />Criteria for Determining Undue Hardship <br />1. The property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use if used under conditions <br />allowed by the official controls. <br />In order for the garage to remain, a bluff setback variance and average lakeshore setback <br />variance is required. The previous deck has been removed. There are existing doors on the <br />lakeside of the residence that provided access to the previous deck. The proposed deck, <br />however, requires new footings and is larger than the previous deck. <br />2. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created <br />by the landowner. <br />The house was constructed in 1984. prior to the bluff setback regulations. Tlie shoreland <br />management regulations were adopted in 1992. The adjacent houses were constructed after <br />this residence. 815 Forest Arms Lane was built in 198^ and 835 Forest Arms Lane was built <br />in 1986. <br />3. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. <br />The variances for an average lakeshore setback for the garage will not change the <br />views or the character of the area. The bluff setback variance for the garage and the <br />U 2359 Hestia Homes. Inc. for Malt end Karen Parks <br />825 Forest Anns Lane <br />April 20. 1998 <br />page—3