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#23 70 -O'Keefe <br />June 11, 1998 <br />Page 3 <br />Lot Coverage <br />Proposed Lot Coverage by Structures: <br />1st Proposal: 3664 / 30,800 =11.9% (Meets 15% limit) <br />Revised Proposal: 3638 sf/ 30,800 =11.8% (Meets 15% limit) <br />Grading <br />The initially proposed grading plan included lowering the crown of hill by 2-3', including grading <br />within 5' of side lot lines and within 0-75' zone, requiring a variance and CUP. The plan set <br />submitted does not include a revised grading plan, making it impossible to determine the extent of <br />proposed grading under the revised plan. Filling for the proposed driveway may be significant in <br />the area north of the existing garage. No revised detail is provided for the applicant's intended grade <br />matching along the northwest lot line in the north 0-7 5' zone. A revised grading plan is necessary <br />for this application to be adequately reviewed. <br />Because of the potential loss of mature trees in the 0-7 5' zone, staff has difficulty recommending <br />approval for lowering the hill if that is still intended, although we are advised that one of the two <br />noted 0-75' mature trees in that area (the 20" basswood) has now been removed. It is unclear to staff <br />whether this was related to storm damage. <br />Conceptually, plan revisions that help limit the potentially imposing impact of this residence on the <br />neighborhood are a positive step, but doing so by changing the natural character of the 0-75' zone <br />would not necessarily be appropriate in sta:ft's opinion. A proposal to match the 0-75' grade with the <br />adjacent property may be appropriate but a grading plan is needed to show the extent of work <br />intended. Planning Commission should have this information in hand prior to making a <br />recommendation. <br />Summary of Requests <br />The revised plan still requires three separate approvals: <br />1. Hardcover variances <br />2. CUP and variance for excavation of portions of the hill within 5' oflot line and within <br />75' oflake <br />3. CUP and variance for land alteration in 0-75' zones to fill in existing foundation and <br />reconfigure driveway <br />Review of Hardships <br />Please review the staff memo of May 14 in regards to the hardship criteria.