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of the principal residence. A variance would have to be approved to allow the structure to <br />remain on the property without a principal structure. <br />The zoning code does allow a stairway to access the lake. This hardcover is legal. <br />•All hardcover in this setback would be removed and replaced at the time of new construction. The <br />applicant has proposed 6,530 s.f. (28.7%) of hardcover. The City allows 25% in the setback. This <br />would require a variance to allow the increased hardcover. The applicant has stated the pie shape <br />of the lot is restrictive as the lot width at the 75' setback is 180' and the lot width at the 250' setback <br />is 82'. <br />250-500' <br />The existing lot is well over 50% hardcover. The existing detached garage (proposed to be removed) <br />and driveway is located over this portion of the lot. The lot also wll contain a shared driveway used <br />for access to the neighboring property. The request for 33.2% hardcover (1907 s.f.) seems <br />reasonable due to the driveway being of minimum size to allow access to the applicant's property <br />and the adjacent property. <br />Structural Coverage <br />Total Lot Size Total Structural Coverage Percentage <br />43,170 s.f.Existing: 4,151 s.f. <br />Proposed: 4,712 s.f. <br />9.6% <br />10.9% <br />The lot would not exceed the 15% allowed lot coverage. <br />ANALYSIS <br />Variance <br />STATEMENT OF HARDSHIP <br />The applicant's have included their statement of hardship in Exhibit A. The applicant should also <br />be asked for their testimony regarding this issue. <br />1^2428 Terrance Maurer on behalf of David and Christine Hardien <br />2515 Kelly Avenue <br />Variances <br />in/1998 <br />Page 4