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11. The granting of the proposed variance will not in any way impair health, safety, comfort, morals, or in any other respect be contrary to the intent of the Zoning Code. 12. The variance will not impair health, safety', comfort or morals. The granting of such variance will not merely serve as a convenience to the applicant, but is necessary to alleviate demonstrable hardship or difficulty. Due to the limited lot size, it is difficult for the applicant to construct an adequate garage and driveway that meets all zoning district requirements. Issues 1.The lot area and width do not meet zoning district standards, which impedes meeting zoning district requirements, particularly hardcover. 2. There are no previous variances that have been issued for this property. 3. By constructing the existing residence and deck at 22.03% hardcover in the 75 ’ to 250* setback, it is not possible to meet the requirements. 4.The front setback could be eliminated by moving the garage back several feet, but this would dramatically increase hardcover. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Statf recommends approval of the proposed garage subject to several conditions and amendments. The issue of hardcover is problematic as the hardship was created by the applicant to some degree. The attached revised survey, prepared by staff (attaclment G) proposes reducing the size of the garage to 528 s.f, reducing the width of the sidewalk to 3' where existing and proposed and narrowing the width of the driveway. A turnaround for the revised driveway is being proposed to address safety concerns presented by the volume of fast moving traffic on the street, as well as poor sight lines. Staffs proposal reduces hardcover to under 32% in the 75* to 250' zone where 34.66% is being proposed. Hardcover in the 250' to 500* zone is reduced to under 38% where 42.46% is being ^2292 Tom Okerstrom 7^0 Tonkawa Road Variances 9/8/97 Page 5