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Zoning File #2050 August 15, 1995 Page 2 Review of the current hardcover numbers and comparison with the 1988 numbers was difficult because two different surveyors did the calculations, each using slightly different base lot areas for each zone, and the current submitted numbers did not include hardcover or lot area within the easement along the north boundary (which is consistent with current City policy). However, I have adjusted the numbers accordingly and can confirm the following: •There continues to be no hardcover in the 0-75 ’ zone. •Hardcover in the 75-250 ’ - ne currently is above the 1988 allowed square footage bv approximately 1,245 s.' However, hardcover in the 250-500’ zone is less than the 1988 approval by approximately 1,255 s.f., yielding a net overall decrease ot 10 s.f. from that approved in 1988. •The 1995 proposal leaves no hardcover in the 0-75 ’ zone, reduces current hardcover in the 75-250 ’ zone approximately 137 s.f.. from 33.1^ to 32.6%; and proposes no changes in the 250-500’ zone from the existing 20.4% hardcover. Comparing the old and new surveys, it appears that the former owners ieduced the amount of blacktop taken up in driveway areas and perhaps added rock and plastic/labnc areas. The abilitv to accuratelv compare the old and new hardcover data is lurther limited due to the variable accuracv in measuring odd-shaped hard surfaces as well as counting the ov^erhang in 1988 vs. not counting it in 1995 but counting the rockbeds under it. l urther. the 250 setback line is depicted in a different location between the old and new surveys, hence that is an additional confuser. To help clarify. 1 have included a comparison of the 1988 and 1995 "entire lot" hardcover (below). Ultimately, Planning Commission needs to consider the addition ot the pool in the context of what exists todav. Is removal of the areas of rock and plastic, as well as a portion ot concrete patio, sufficient to allow granting o^.hardcover variance for the pool? Average Setback The average setback line is defined bv the house to the nonheast which is significantly closer to the shordine than the applicant's house, and the Morrie Wagener residence uphill W the west It is staffs opinion that while technically there is an encroachment perhaps 15 lakeward of the average setback line, because the pool is low and neighboring properties are either closer to the lake or much higher, there is no impact on any neighbors view of the lake. Hardcover Comparison, 1988/1995 The following hardcover tables refiect staffs best attempt at providing a fair comparison between wliat existed prior to 1988, what was approved in 1988, what exists in 1995, and what is proposed.