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fT' Zoning File #1157 June 12, 1987 Page 2 of 2 I. The proposed variance to average lakeshore setback would not appear to be significant, the 4' encroachment results in only a 3 degree reduction in views from the Bloom residence next door, and there is already some screening in place with plans for a mutually agreeable fence, hence visually this proposal will have little effect on lake views. II. The variance for street setback results from the existing house being 26.4' from the lot line, and the addition is proposed to extend the front line of the house. The garage doors will be just a foot or so short of the required 30' setback from the street. Staff recommends approval. III. The hardcover variance appears to be extreme, and rarely has the City approved 48.6% hardcover in the 75-250' unless the lot is severely restricted. The driveways proposed here are very extensive. Staff suggests that the turn-around (216 s.f.) and parking area (324 s.f.) are unnecessary given the low traffic level on the road, and also suggest that their existence would tend to create a 60' wide access to the roadway — there is no apparent good reason for this. The elimination of the turn around and parking area will leave 4,154 s.f. or 43% hardcover in the 75- 250' zone. In order to reduce this to under 40% as Planning Commission has recommended in recent similar cases, the proposed sidewalk could be reduced to 2' width and additional driveway width could be removed, as could portions of plasc.ic/gravel rock beds. Staff Recommendation - Staff recommends approval of street setback, average setback, and hardcover variances subject to a revision of the proposal to not exceed 40% (3,860 s.f.) in the 75-250' zone. Further, applicant is advised that the existing shed near the lake is a non-conforming structure subject to the pertinent ordinances. I