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Zoning Fll« #1451 August 30, 1989 Page 2 of 3save trees that the garage structure should be aoved further east at ainlaua of 5'. As pertinent ordinance section/facts noted above state the majority of the north side of the garage meetsK setback. As applicant's addendum notes, ^xniDit D, the house currently has no garage or storage basement. The proposed garage will be of 3 levels with a basement for storage, a grade level garage, and a master bedroom suite on the third floor (review Exhibit G). Discnsslaa of Bardahipa A Pindiiige - Addendum (Exhibit D) notes the followings 1. There is no garage to serve the existing residence and there is no basement under the existing residence to provide additional storage area. Applicant currently rents a garage across the street for storage of vehicles and equipment Garage is to be reoioved next spring. 2* The existing street Rest Point Road does not permit any parking. The existing parking area is needed to serve a -visting- family of six children + elderly grandparents. 3. Applicant claims that the majority of the hardcover has been on the property for many years and includes sidewalks, steps, and a retaining wall that extends into the 0-75’ area. Additional Coenents - Staff supports applicant's request for a garage finding the setback variances requested to have little impact on the adjacent properties. In fact it is staff’s understanding that the neighbor to the immediate east will submit a letter in writing supporting applicants request as he too appears to be concerned that this special grouping of trees be saved. « concern in this review is that applicant seeks approval of additional hardcover of 720 s.f. or 3.8% in the 75-250' setback zone. (Total hardcover on site is at 38.7%) In order to be consistent with recommendations made by the Planning Co^ission with similar, previous reviews, the removal of existing hardcover is demanded. Noting that a third of the area of this property is located in 0-75’ setback area. Planning commission may allow up to 29% or 30% hardcover in the 75-250’ zone. A majority of runoff from the excessive hardcover area - -^rth of the property to the lake through the issed yard. Applicant may be asked to consider e pathway that runs along the east side of the -O the concrete steps, although it is not e City to tell the applicant what improvements ■V V :V'> ^ _ _•• i . . L*: