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Staff Recommendation <br />1. Staff recommends approval of a hardcover variance for the southerly 0-75' zone to <br />accommodate a driveway. The variance to allow hardcover in the 75-250' zone for a <br />complete rebuild is not necessarily in keeping with the City's normal practice of holding new <br />construction to a higher hardcover standard. The primary factor that supports some degree <br />of hardcover variance is that the 75-250' zone is reduced in size by having lake on both ends <br />of the lot. The fact that so much hardcover will be required to accommodate a side loading <br />garage suggests that hardcover might be reduced by having an end-load garage, but due to <br />topography it would have to be at a lower level to end up with a reasonably sloped driveway. <br />It is possible to construct a reasonable sized house on the property without requiring the <br />amount of hardcover proposed. The lot is a standard lot based on lot area and lot width. <br />2. The survey indicates the existing garage is to remain on the property. The applicant has been <br />advised the garage would be required to be removed simultaneously with the existing house. <br />In addition only one curb cut is permitted on an individual lot. <br />Options for Planning Commission Action <br />1. Recommend approval of the variances to permit no greater than 25% hardcover on the <br />southern 250' of the lot, excluding the portion of the property that is used for the road. <br />2. Recommend conditioned approval on preservation of existing mature trees, or develop a <br />restoration plan if necessary and no greater than 25% hardcover. <br />3. Table. <br />4. Recommend denial. <br />#2559 Gilbert Gehle <br />1392 Baldur Park Road <br />Variances <br />2/23/00 <br />Page 5