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Zoning File #2135 July 11. 1996 Page 2 2. 3. 4. 5. 75-250' hardcover is proposed to increase from 887 s.f. to 1.467 s.f. rather than to 1,783 s.f. as originally proposed. The net hardcover result is an increase from 2,082 s.f. total to 2,652 s.f., rather than the 3,063 s.f originally proposed. The revised proposal meets the criteria suggested by staff for allowing 2,724 s.f of hardcover based on that being 25% of the 75-250' zone area. Revised proposal eliminates the need for a side setback for the garage. The garage is now proposed at appro.ximately 34' from the side lot line. The revised proposal moves the garage to a location 8' from the street propert>' line rather than being only 1' as originally proposed. Septic/Sewer Proposal The property owners propose a rmlti-faceted approach to dealing wiih the septic sysiem issue. The letter of July 9 from Jeff Martineau proposes: that the property be rehabed at this time with no more than two bedrooms. - that the c.xisting septic tanks be disconnected from the drainfield if one exists, that the owner will supply the City with a fully executed pumping contract from a licensed contractor. that the owner will draft and record a restrictive covenant on the property that will not allow the projjerty to become a three bedroom home until City sewer has been approved and been installed to the property. The applicants discussed with staff the fact that the proposed first floor bedroom adjacent to the garage foundation could be designated as a 'den' rather than a bedroom. Staff would consider this acceptable if the closet was omitted from that room (this closet would be the area under the stairway), which would force a remodeling and trigger the need for a permit at some future time that it is converted to a bedroom. Of course, there is no guarantee that a future owner would apply for a permit for this future minor remodeling to create a closet and convert the den to a bedroom; but the covenants would presumably be adhered to under the risk of violating them; therefore the covenants must be drafted in such a manner that they are enforceable by the City. The proposal to eliminate the use of any existing drainfield and convert the existing septic tanks to holding tanks with regular contracted pump out until sewer arrives, would eliminate the need to install a new septic system if deemed acceptable by the City. The property owners are; of course, aware of the risk that sewer is likely at least one year and perhaps a number