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Zoning File #2109 <br />February 12,1996 <br />Page 2 <br />Description of Request <br />As part of the major renovation of the older residence, the applicant wishes to enclose a former <br />roofed patio that was partially framed. Applicant has provided a photo of the origin^ structure for <br />Planning Commission's review. Portions of the patio »hat was not covered by the origmal roof line <br />approximately 3 l/2’xl4 ’ was roofed with a translucent plastic panel. The applicant plans to <br />reconstruct a three season porch within the exact are i. The porch will remain at 10x14. The <br />original cement slab will be enclosed. There is no change in the lot coverage facts as the roofed <br />patio area has also been included in the strucmral inventory. <br />Review Exhibit G, in 1982 the former owner received approval of front, side and rear setback <br />variances that allowed a 10’x30 ’ addition to the south side of the existing residence providing <br />additional bedroom and living room area. The main issue for that review was that the property was <br />still served by an on-site septic system. The property is now served by sewer. Note the survey of <br />1982 does not show the roofed paiio area. The improvement was made some time after 1982. <br />Applicant’s addendum. Exhibit D, confums that structure was in place at the time of their purchase <br />five vears ago. As already noted, we have photos of the former roofed patio. <br />Issues for Consideration <br />1.The code does not distinguish between a roofed patio or three season porch as it relates to <br />structural coverage and setback controls. What of the intensification of the mass of strucnire <br />or the visual impact on adjacent properties? <br />2.The three season porch now becomes part of the principal structure. Should the porch area <br />be trimmed back to the area beneath the original roof line (6 l/2'xl4')7 <br />3.Will the deck have to be altered again to provide access to the well? How is access to be <br />achieved when the next well problem arises? <br />4. Other issues raised by the Planning Commission. <br />Hardship Statement - refer to Exhibit E <br />They are reviewed as follows: <br />1 'fhe lot is 5,506.2 s.f. and subject to 2 acre zoning standards. <br />2. The lot was created and residence constructed prior to zoning requirements. <br />3, There is no adjacent lands available to combine with property. <br />i