10-23-1989 - Agenda Packet City Council - regular meeting

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Zoning File #1464 October 10, 1989 Page 2 of 3 Hardcover: Existing Allowed Proposed 0-75' 209 s.f. (1.3%) —�$ No Change 75-250' 7,379 s.f. (29.1%) 25% 7,422 s.f. (29.3%) 250-500' 1,397 s.f. (25.4%) 30% No Change (in 75-250' zone, 1% = 254 s.f.) The proposal for hardcover yields a 43 square foo; increase overall, which is a fraction of a percent. The hardcover proposal reflects removal of hardcover within planter areas, reduction in the area of sidewalks and steps, and elimination of the driveway backup area. The remaining 35'x40' driveway apron in front of the garage leaves adequate area for backing, hence this is a ve.iy functional proposal. Discussion - Please review the applicants' statement of hardship and the description of unusual property conditions. The pie shaped nature of the property in this case has no significant impact on the allowable hardcover in the 75-250' zone (see Exhibit J). This is because the Nadler lot averages approximately 133' in width, very similar to the 140' wide standard rectangular 1 acre lot. The significant impact is in the 250-500' zone, where the size of that zone decreases dramatically from the normal re^_�:--qular lot. In any case, the pie shape of Nadlers' 1 acre lot �_ --s not appear to reduce their allowable hardcover percentage significantly, hence that should not be used by the Planning Commission as a har-isnip finding. However, more significant is the fact that the property has almost no hardcover in the 0-75' zone, which reflects the removal of the pre--exis►', trig cabin in the 0-75' zone in 1977 when the new house was built. Appli^ants' point that the new additions are even further froai the shoreline than the existing house, is wes.l taken. Additionally, the fact that the 0-75' zone is relatively large might possibly be considered as a justification for a hardcover in the 75-250' zone, since there is more area into which run-off can be absorbed. The fact that the lagoon was dredged many years prior to construction of the existing residence suggests that the lagoon thclild not be a factor in review of this application.