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Zoning File #2179 October 9, 1996 Page 4 The proposed improvements result in a structural coverage excess of 103.3 s.f. or 0.7%. No hardcover changes are proposed within the 0-75 ’ and in the 75-250' there is a hardcover excess proposed at 649.5 s.f. or 7.8%. 17.4% exists. Improvements result in an increase of some 15.4% hardcover. Statement of Hardship Please refer to Exhibit B, hardships are reviewed as follows: Applicant notes there is no outdoor seating areas at lake side of residence, either at grade or upper level of residence. The property does not have a garage. The pattern of locating garages at substandard setbacks in street yards appears to be consistent with surrounding properties and immediately adjacent properties. The existence of two mature trees and plantings in yard. The garage is located in the approximate footprint of a former garage. Issues for Consideration 1.Staff has inspected the boathouse structure to determine structural stability as applicant has asked to repair surface of deck on top of boathouse with exposed aggregate concrete or brick. Staff can confirm that the boathouse is in excellent condition. The proposed improvement would not involve variance approval as it would be similar to the structure being re-roofed or painted. The boathouse is an integral part of the access stair to the lake. Stairs are in good condition. There is an old pump house at approximate 4’ height that serves as a retaining wall or structural support for the steep-sloped eroding lakeshore bank. There are signs of severe erosion throughout the entire lakeshore bank. Staff recommends that applicant consult with a landscape contractor to determine the best type of plantings, although staff suspects the need for retaining walls. If this bank is to remain stabilized, staff strongly recommends no removal of structure until applicant presents a future improvement plan for the lakeshore bank. 2.As already noted, there is no need to grant a side setback variance for the upper level deck at the southwest comer of the residence. The real issue is the intense hardcover variance sought by applicant in the 75-250' setback area. What structures can be reduced? Certainly the grade level patio can be reduced in area at 34' x 10 ’ along the front line and 8' x 11' or 12’ along the west comer of the residence. As already noted, if upper level deck is moved to the edge of the average lakeshore setback line, there would be no need to extend a patio along that side. Grade level patio can be trimmed back along the west side. Applicant's information has not specified the location of the 1