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Zoning File #2179 October 9, 1996 Page 5 access stair from the upper level deck to the patio. The stairs could connect to grade level patio in front of residence and still be located behind the average lakeshore setback line. 3.The detached garage could be reduced in size. There is no need for the exterior staircase as there is an internal staircase providing access to the upper level. In fact, the exterior staircase will result in the loss of the tree in the northeast yard. Staff recognizes that if garage is moved further south and a turnaround or backout apron provided on property, this will result in an incre^ in hardcover. But where matters of safety are of concern such as in this case,(Jlie City recognizes the need for a variance. Should the garage be relocated so that doors face away from road as with adjacent properties? Garage could be moved closer to road along with access drive and backout apron. This could result in further reduction in hardcover. Members must be able to provide direction for applicant concerning reasonable reductions in hardcover improvements. What is a reasonable level of hardcover improvements for this property? Review the adjacent properties. Both have excesses over the allowed 25% in the 75-250’ setback area. In fact, while you are reviewing the lakeshore/shoreline access stairs (0- 75'), review the property to the immediate east. Applicant may consider some of the following recommendations of staff for reductions in hardcover improvements: A.Second floor deck could be reduced to 6' width resulting in a 22 s.f. reduction in upper level deck or 0.26%. B. C. Stairs and deck attached to garage at 34.05 s.f or 0.4% can be eliminated easily. The proposed garage with deck and stairs is 610.05 s.f. (576 s.f. + 34.05 s.f.) or 7.34%. If you eliminate the deck and stair, what further reductions can be made in the garage? If structure is reduced to 24' x 22', the area of the garage would be 528 s.f resulting in a reduction of 48 s.f or 0.57%. D.Total grade level patio is 428 s.f (348 s.f + 88 s.f) or 5.15%. The patio can be reduced in size resulting in major reductions of hardcover. E.The drive at 360 s.f (18' x 20’) can be slightly reduced if doors were not divided but accessed via one door minimizing the 20’ width of drive to possibly 18 ’. 4 i 1