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The deck and storage building together comprise approximately 480 <br />s.f. or 6.5% hardcover in the 0-75' zone. <br />Since it is impossible to safely travel to Big Island at this <br />time in order to view the site, you wi 1 1 have to rely on the photos <br />attached; the original color prints will be at the meeting for your <br />review. Or, perhaps you would wish to table the application pending <br />ice -out and make an actual inspection of the site. <br />The Planning Commission reviewed this application at their March <br />18, 1985 meeting. and felt that there aze hardships to the property <br />that justify granting the variance: <br />1. Steep slopes and the uneven, sometimes slippery shoreline <br />terrace make access to the property difficult if not hazardous. <br />2. The lake access is the only viable access to the property, and <br />in this case the decking appears reasonable to provide a safe <br />access. <br />3. The 7'x 8' storage building acts as a lock box for storage of <br />boating incidentals (paddles, lifejackets, etc) which reasonably <br />sh-)uld not have to be carried up the hill after each use. <br />Planning Commission noted that applicant has left virtually all <br />of the original vegetation in place. Planning Commission recommended <br />approval of these existing improvements based on the above fin(aings <br />and hardship, subject to the applicant being placed on notice that no <br />additional futti-e hardcover will be allowed in the 0-75' zone. <br />Staff notes that there may be other Big Island properties with <br />similar access problems which could ask for the same type of variance. <br />A resolution reflecting the Planning Commission's recommendation <br />is attached for your review. <br />It would be appropriate at this time, regardless whether or not <br />you approve this variance, to formally recognize the Record <br />Lot/Automatic I.ot Area Variance resolution for this property (attached). <br />2 <br />