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I"' - Zoning File #2301 October 17,1997 Page 3 unusually wide 66' right-of-way is a factor in the request, and that a gate is needed to limit access from the road to the lakeshore while still allowing such access. The plantijigs within the road right- of-way are intended by applicant to limit the parking and trespass and to provide privacy from the road. Discussion A. B. C. Gate Access in 0-75' Zone: This gate is proposed within the right-of-way (not in the property as shown on the survey) but at a location within 75’ of the lake and 23' from the pavement. The location of the gate is about 100' east of the existing driveway. The gate is intended to provide access to the property while limiting the potential for trespassing. As noted on the survey, the gate will be metal with brick posts (pillars) at either end, likely similar to the fencework near the house. Does Planning Commission wish to see any greater detail on the gate £q)pearance or construction? Does Planning Commission have any concerns about the nature of the entrance? No paving is proposed, which staff assumes means also that no gravel will be added, and this will serve only as an occasional access... Proposed Driveway Expansion: The current driveway layout was a reflection of the setback and layout of the previous easterly lot line. Because applicant's residence is so near the street lot line (average distance from garage to street lot line is 25' where the standard in this zone would normally be 50') that additional parking was allowed to be created by expanding the driveway area when the house was remodeled per variance approvals in 1989-90. Expansion of the proposed driveway apron will have the impact of increasing hardcover to the extent of 130 s.f, which is an increase in 75-250' hardcover of approximately 0.8%. Applicant has noted to staff that given that the Skarp residence has been removed, along with the gravel driveway that previously existed to serve that house, the addition of this driveway apron is insignificant from a hardcover perspective. The overall result once the additional property is factored in, is a net hardcover reduction in the 0-75’ and 75-250' zones. The driveway apron width at the property line will not change, but the flare of the driveway will expand to create better access to the property from the east. Does Planning Commission have any concerns regarding this additional approach pavement? Is the hardcover tradeoff (removal of Skarp house, etc.) acceptable? Proposed Arborvitae Hedge in Right-of-way: Applicant has noted that the traveled portion of Femdale Road is quite distant from the property line east of the existing driveway. In fact, that separation ranges from 20'-35', averaging approximately 25'. It is true that Femdale Road was formerly a County Road and therefore has 66' of right-of-way at this location. For a neighborhood street, the City would only require 50' right-of-way if this was being platted