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Zoning File #1696 October 17, 1991 Page 4 B.The proposed 4* exterior access stairs results in 148 s.f. or 1,76% hardcover. To be consistent with other lakeshore lots with steep topography, very often these are excluded from hardcover calculations. The Planning Commission may wish to consider final hardcover facts excluding the 4' staircase. In fact, applicant should be encouraged to construct safe access stairs down to lakeshore yard. Staff cautions all members who proceed to trudge down the lakeshore yard as it is in a hazardous condition when wet with leaves on ground. C.Upper level deck along west side of house proposed at 24 s.f. (8' X 3') or .3% hardcover. Is this essential to structure? D.The area measuring 9' x 15’ on west side of garage resulting in 135 s.f, or 1.6% hardcover could be grassed rather than paved. Note the 10’ ~ 55’ yard in street yard is shown as paved to provide off-site parking for visitors. Applicant may be asked to trim back portions of this paved area. E.Trade-offs in the 0-75’ setback area. Members may take issue with the magnitude of the proposed structure. Staff would ask that you look at the structures on either side of Ward’s property. The one to the west is a multi-level A-frame structure and to the east a much larger multi-storied structure facing lakeside. The pattern for all of the houses along North Shore Drive West has been to make use of the County right-of-way to facilitate access to and from the site. The Planning Commiscior just reviewed a similar access use for the property to the immediate west. The key for this review is to determine if the 10% increase in hardcover can be reduced. Description of Bardship Once again staff would refer you to Exhibit 0. Applicant has listed a most complete list of hardships. It should also be noted that there is no impact on the lake views of the homes on the adjacent properties as both homes are located at or near the 75* setback line. Staff would ask that you review sheet 1 of Exhibit I. Note the location of the well to the structure and lot line. Now review Exhibit F that shows a 6 foo*. retaining wall to the immediate north. The State advises that a 3 foot setback has been maintained and that it is feasible to maintain or secure the well from the upper elevation. The State advised the City to ask a well contractor to provide written confirmation that the well can be serviced as shown on plans. This should be included as a condition of approval.