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f :es he Zoning File #1069 September 12, 1986 Page 2 Discussion: The applicant is requesting a side setback variance to add a 2nd story to his house, because the existing house is 4.2* from the side lot line. This house is generally down hill from the affected residence to the north, and that residence is 43* from the lot Him on a double lot, hence little impact on light, air or open space is anticipated. The affected neighbor has not commented on the proposal. The second request is to allow 38.9% hardcover where only 30% would normally be allowed. The applicant agreed to reduce his driveway hardcover to a width of 10* in order to meet the 30% standard to obtain a building permit for the new garage under construction. However, he feels that the 10* width and the narrow tapered 16* to 10* front of the garage will cause him some problems with access to the garage. Staff agrees that in the rear yard near the garage, some extra width would be preferable. The overall width to that point need not be over 12*, so the 16* wide portion next to the house, could be reduced to 12* for an 80 s.f. reduction from the final proposal. The front deck of 6 x 14* plus stairs will serve the front door and does not encroach on any setbacks. Drainage from the property is generally to the south and probably travels 800-1000* before entering the lake, which might be a justification in itself to consider that the property should be allowed up to 35% hardcover. Drainage from this lot directly to adjacent lot to the south has not been brought up as a problem, and presumably can be handled by a swale along the driveway if it ever becomes a problem. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the 2nd story addition variance, based on findings that the lot size does not allow for any reasonable lateral expansion of the existing house, and finding that the existing house is 4.2* from the lot line but upward expansion will have little impact on the affected neighbor*s light, air or open space. Staff recommends partial approval of the hardcover variance for deck and driveway, finding that the general drainage pattern away from the lake decreases the impact of drainage from this property, and finding that the expanded garage apron requested is reasonable for useful access to the garage. A reduction of driveway width to 12* results in an 80 s.f. reduction or final hardcover of 2,839 s.f. (37.9%). A reduction of the driveway to 10* until the rear line of the house would result in a final hardcover of 2,715 s.f. or 36.2%.