Laserfiche WebLink
( ( <br />FILE# 11-3516 <br />13 July 2011 <br />Page 2 of 3 <br />does not meet the 30-foot principal structure side setback required within the LR-lA zoning <br />district. The addition to the home in the proposed location within the substandard setback is <br />considered an expansion of an existing nonconformity; a side yard setback variance is required <br />in order to do the project as proposed . <br />Additionally, the applicant is proposing reductions in hardcover within the 75'-250' zone in order <br />to accommodate the addition and remain at 25%. <br />LOT ANALYSIS WORSHEET <br />Lot Area/Width: <br />LR-lA Lot Area Lot Width <br />Required 87,120 s.f. (2 acres) 200' <br />Actual 42,096 s.f. (0.96 acre) 100' <br />Setbacks: <br />LR-lA Required Existing Proposed <br />Lakeshore 75' 145' 145' <br />Rear 50' 160' to Bay Ridge Road 138' <br />South Side 30' 8.4' home/garage 8.4' home/ garage <br />5'shed <br />North Side 30' 11.1' 11.1' <br />Average Lakeshore The existing home meets the average lakeshore setback. <br />Side Yard Setback Variance <br />The applicant's property is nonconforming with respect to area and width. The existing home <br />does not meet the required 30-foot side setback on either side lot line. The applicant is <br />proposing a 26 foot deep garage addition to the home in order to achieve additional living <br />space. The proposed garage addition within the substandard side setback area will not encroach <br />closer than the existing home to the adjacent property, but the length of the encroachment will <br />nearly double. An existing shed set back 5' feet from the side lot line along the existing garage <br />is proposed to be removed as part of this project. <br />Practical Difficulties Statement <br />Applicant has completed the Practical Difficulties Documentation Form attached as Exhibit B, <br />and should be asked for additional testimony regarding the application . <br />Practical Difficulties Analysis <br />In considering applications for variance, the Planning Commission shall consider the effect of <br />the proposed variance upon the health, safety and welfare of the community, existing and <br />anticipated traffic conditions, light and air, danger of fire, risk to the public safety, and the <br />effect on values of property in the surrounding area. The Planning Commission shall consider <br />recommending approval for variances from the literal provisions of the Zoning Code in <br />instances where their strict enforcement would cause practical difficulties because of