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#23 70 -Gary O'Keefe <br />May 14, 1998 <br />Page4 <br />The magnitude of the hardcover variances is related to the size and location of the proposed <br />house, factors under control of the applicant. A smaller house and garage could result in <br />a reduction in the magnitude of the hardcover variance in the 75-250' zone. The southerly <br />0-7 5' hardcover variance as proposed is the minimum necessary to accomodate the <br />driveway, and this is a factor unique to the property. <br />The variances to do grading work in the 0-75' zone are related specifically to the use to <br />which the applicant wishes to put the property, and are not inherent problems with the lot's <br />buildability or uniqueness in stajf s opinion. <br />3. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. <br />Applicant's lot is larger than most other lots in the neighborhood. It also is the highest lot <br />in the neighborhood The hardcover variance will allow the construction of a residence and <br />attached garage completely within the 75-250' zone. The character of this neighborhood has <br />been changing over the last 15 years as the small summer cabins have been enlarged into <br />newer larger homes, typically on 50' lots. None of this upgrade has occurred by combining <br />two properties, so the applicant's existing double lot is somewhat unique. The proposed <br />house/garage combination will not be substantially greater in footprint area than other <br />homes/garages in the neighborhood <br />The proposed 3-level view from the lake side, coupled with the greater width of the house <br />than those on neighboring narrower lots, will potentially make this house dominant in the <br />neighborhood Applicant is attempting to soften this somewhat by lowering the height of the <br />hill so the house can be slightly lower, but at the expense of some mature trees and a slight <br />change in the topography of the shoreline. <br />4. Economic considerations alone shall not constitute an undue hardship if reasonable use for <br />the property exists under the terms of this chapter. <br />Economic factors have not been suggested as a consideration with this application. <br />5. The Board of Appeals and Adjustments or the Council may not permit as a variance any use <br />that is not permitted under this Chapter for the property in the zone where the affected <br />person's land is located. <br />Single family residences and attached garages are allowed uses in the LR-1 C district.