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coverage or a 1,500 sq. ft. footprint for the principal structure and accessory structures combined. This proposal is for 1,436 sq. ft. or 15.9% structural lot coverage which does not exceed the 1,500 sq. ft. allowance. The 15% limit does not apply to this application. <br />Hardcover <br />Distance from <br />Shoreline <br />Total Area <br />in Setback <br />Existing <br />Hardcover <br />Allowed <br />Hardcover <br />Proposed <br />Hardcover <br />Variance <br />Requested <br />250'-500'8,990 sq. ft.3,522 sq. ft. <br />(39.4%) <br />2,697 sq. ft. <br />(30%) <br />3,638 sq. ft. <br />(40.4%) <br />941 sq. ft. <br />(10.46%) <br />The subject property currently exceeds the hardcover limit for the 250' to 500' setback area. Part of <br />the problem is that this lot provides access for the residence to the south which is also owned by the <br />applicants. <br />Staff provided an alternate plan that eliminates more driveway, provides a minimum driveway pad <br />of 20' and a drive aisle of 10' for a total of 30'. The staff alternative requires a 5' side yard variance <br />and also tries to protect the maple tree with a 10' rear yard setback. The amount of hardcover in the <br />staff alternative is 3,606 sq. ft. or 40.11% instead of 40.4%. It would provide more green space <br />between the house and the new garage. <br />STATEMENT OF HARDSHIP <br />The applicants have stated that not having a garage for this property is a hardship. <br />Criteria for Determining Undue Hardship <br />1. The property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use if used under conditions <br />allowed by the official controls. <br />The residence can continue to be used as a dwelling unit w ithout a garage, however, <br />the applicants have stated that they want to have a garage for this property. It is currently <br />served by a carport. <br />2.The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to his property not created <br />by the landowner. <br />This is a very small lot, less than 1/5 acre where a minimum of 1/2 acre is required. The <br />applicants own the adjacent lakeshore parcel. The applicants purchased the property for <br />use by their daughter. They want to provide a garage on the property. Siting a garage on <br />the property is difficult because of the narrow width of the lot, the desire to preserve a maple <br />tree and open space, and provide an adequate driveway/backout <br />space for a sideloading garage.