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The lot size is approximated by staff as 3.97 acres, .6 acres is wetland. The table does not <br />address whether the wetland should be included in determining total lot area. If the wetland area <br />is excluded, as the Zoning Code definition of lot area suggests, then the property is limited to an <br />additional 1,421.4 sq. ft, of footprint area for accessory structures. <br />The amount of footprint for each of the existing buildings is as follows: <br />House #1 (Principal Structure)1,200 sq. ft. <br />Garage #1 534.6 sq. ft. <br />Garage #2 240 sq. ft. <br />House #2 440 sq. ft. <br />Porch 144 sq. ft. <br />Total Existing Structural Coverage 2.578.6 sq. ft. <br />Total E.xisting Footprints for All Accessory <br />Structures <br />1,378.6 sq. ft. <br />Total Proposed Footprints for All Accessory <br />Structures <br />5,410.6 sq. ft. <br />The proposed footprint for the storage building is 4,032 sq. ft. which exceeds the individual <br />footprint allowed and also the ma.\imum allowed for all accessory structures on a property. <br />STATEMENT OF HARDSHIP <br />The applicant has indicated to staff that he desires to move into the smaller house on the property <br />to be near his parents who live in the principal structure. He indicated that he wants to store his <br />possessions in the storage building. The applicant will need to provide testimony regarding the <br />need to locate 23’ from the front property line and the need for a building that exceeds the 1,600 <br />sq. ft. footprint for the lot size. <br />Criteria for Determining Undue Hardship <br />1.The property m question cannot be put to a reasonable use if used under conditions <br />allowed by the official controls. <br />#2284 James Slechta <br />3700 Northern Avenue <br />PC-9/15/97 <br />page-3