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2.Allowing the deck would increase lot coverage to 27.4%, 12.4% more than is allowed for <br />lots under 2 acres in size. <br />3. No previous variances have been granted to this property. <br />STAFF RECOMMENDATION <br />Staff recommends an amended proposal be approved for a fire escape. Sufficient <br />hardship has not been demonstrated for a deck of the proposed size. <br />Staff recommends denial of the front setback variance of 12' to allow the deck to be <br />located 18.2’ from the front lot line where 30' is required. <br />Staff recommends denial of the side setback variance of 6' to allow the deck to located 4' <br />from the west side lot line. <br />Staff recommends denial of the lot coverage variance of 12.4% to allow 27.4% structural <br />coverage on the lot where 22% is existing. <br />Staff recommends the applicant consider a scaled down proposal for a fire escape. <br />Building Official Lyle Oman has indicated that a 3’ by 3’ landing with steps 3’ wide <br />having a run of 9" is sufficient for a fire escape. Staff has attached a revised survey <br />(attachment G) showing the approximate footprint of an adequate fire escape. The <br />location the applicant has proposed appears the most functional as this would lead out <br />from the living room. <br />Staff recommends approval of the necessary variances to construct staffs proposal. This <br />would still require minimal variances for front setback and lot coverage. A front setback <br />variance of 2.8' would be necessary to allow a 3' wide fire escape. It should be noted that <br />according to code, fire escapes encroaching 3' or less into side yard or back yard setbacks <br />are considered non encroachments. A fire escape in the proposed location would still <br />require a variance, but it should be kept in mind that the front yard functionally serves as <br />a side yard on this property, where it would be a non-encroachment. The necessary lot <br />coverage variance would be minimal. No more than an additional .5% of structural <br />coverage should need to be added for a functional fire escape, requiring 22.5% lot <br />coverage where 15% is allowed and 22% is existing. <br />Staff recommends approval of the application as amended by staff <br />mss John Latterelle <br />3505 Lixingston Avenue <br />Variances <br />9/15/97 <br />Page 5