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Zoning File #2003 <br />March 13, 1995 <br />Page 3 <br />Upon staff s recent inspection, additional hardcov’er areas were found at street side of residence, <br />review Exhibit H. Approximately 282 s.f. of additional landscape areas underlain with plastic <br />were found. Adjusted hardcover within 75"250 is now at 8,291 s.f. or 33.6%. Applicants will <br />probably agree to remove the plastic underliner. In early discussions with applicants, staff <br />advised that based on topography and drainage patterns for property, the removal of plastic may <br />result in flooding problems within lower floor. The applicants were advised to consult with <br />contractor. Upon your site inspection, note signs of flooding problem in lower floor at lakeside. <br />Currently the onlv outdoor sitting area is the patio (233 s.f.) at the southwest side to the lakeside <br />of the residence. There is an extensive deck system to the lakeside of the residence to the west. <br />The owner was sranied an average lakeshore setback and hardcover variances in 1987 for the <br />deck. Upon your site inspection try to determine the degree of visual impact by the proposed <br />new constructiori apon the residc'*ces to the east and to the west. <br />Statement of Hardship <br />Review Exhibit Al, applicants’ hardship statement. <br />Issues for Consideration <br />1.Will there be a negative impact upon the lakeshore views of the residences to the east or <br />west.’ If so, which of the strucnires would have the most impact? Are there ways that <br />the improvements could be installed to minimize the visual impact, refer to G*1 and H-2? <br />What of the topography at the lakeside and existing plantings? <br />Proposed improvements consist of 712 s.f. or 2.8% of structural improvements and 340 <br />s.f. (grade level patio) or 1.4% of nonstrucmral in exchange for the removal of 1,184 <br />s.f. or 4.8% nonstrucmral hardcover improvements. Once again the code provides no <br />direction on nonstrucmral versus strucmral. The only code section that deals with <br />strucmral considerations is the strucmral coverage code and it does not apply for a lot <br />in excess of 1.99 acres. <br />3.Are additional hardcover removals necessary? 282 s.f.± additional hardcover has been <br />found. <br />4.How do existing flood problems of residence impact your review of accessory strucmre <br />additions to lakeside of residence? <br />5. Other issues raised by the Planning Commission.