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#2166 - Janet Kieman August 14,1996 Page 3 s.f, a reduction from 27.5% to 26.8%. However, this reduction is partially achieved by use of a grass paver system at the north end of the driveway leading to the main entrance. Applicant's architect has taken a 40% reduction in the area of hardcover because the grass pavers are 40% open. The City position in the past has been that areas which are driven on or used for parking, regardless of their surfacing, are considered hardcover. In staffs opinion, this is actually 498 s.f. not 298 s.f., and the result is a minimal hardcover increase from 7,727 to 7,749 s.f., or a 0.1% hardcover increase. The plan could easily be revised to result in no hardcover increase if that is Planning Commission's recommendation. Average Lakeshore Setback The existing house as well as the proposed additions encroach approximately 26’ past the average lakeshore setback line. Due to the site topography and existing site lines, the proposed additions would appear to have extremely minimal or no impact on views of the lake enjoyed by neighboring property owners. Side Setback The existing house is located 14.5' from the south side lot line. The LR-1A zone requires a 30' side setback. The need for a variance is a result of the remodeling which changes the roof lines on portions of the house less than 30' from the side lot line, but does not add major amounts of structure nor bring any new walls nearer the lot line. Note also that the adjacent house to the south is approximately 40-50’ from the lot line, and offset slightly so that the houses are separated by approximately 70'. Lakeshore Setback The existing southeast house comer is 66 ’ from the shoreline. The major changes to the existing house in this area again are to the roof lines. A very' minimal portion of overhang above the new' living room may encroach ver>’ slightly into the 0-75 ’ zone. The majority of the house additions, however, have been placed to meet the 75 ’ setback. It should be noted that there is an existing pump house underground adjacent to the lake. Applicant has no plans to change the nature of this stmcture. The proposed grade level terrace constitutes hardcover in the 0-75' zone, and the steps leading to it are an additional encroachment of stmcture in the 0-75 ’ zone. The terrace itself would not be considered stmcture, but is considered hardcover. The steps, like the comer of the house, at their closest point are 66 ’ from the lake.