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u tPI UJJ /\JvlL-A:u (~H/4~ l l O t ,u)() 4 'fXh,~T r- 4. #09-3417 STEPHEN AND SUSAN MOSELEY, 1635 BOHNS POINT ROAD- VARIANCES Sue Moseley, Applicant, and Ben Hillston, Architect, were present. Curtis stated the applicants are requesting average lakeshore setback and lakeshore setback variance to construct additions and add a half-story to the existing house. The request also includes hardcover variances to allow 26.36 percent in the 0-75 percent zone where 25.44 percent exists and no hardcover is allowed and to relocate and change the nature of nonconforming hardcover in the 75-250 foot zone where 34.82 percent exists, 32.50 percent is proposed, and 25 percent is the maximum allowed. The Planning Commission at its July meeting voted 4-3 to approve the proposal in accordance with the staff recommendation. The Planning Commission requested the plans be revised to show the proposed deck relocated to the south side of the house off of the kitchen, the patio and sidewalks should be converted to pavers for improved permeability, the garage stall should be moved streetward four feet, and the retaining wall shortened accordingly. Additionally, the significant trees on the property should be protected by a covenant. Staff recommends approval of the variances consistent with the Planning Commission recommendation and revised plans. Moseley stated their architect attempted to design plans that would comply with the City's rules and regulations as much as possible and they then met with Staff to ensure that their plans were in compliance wherever possible. One of their goals is to preserve as many of the trees as possible. Moseley stated their project improves the existing residence and neighborhood and betters fits in with the character of the neighborhood. The neighbors are in support of the project. White asked what changes have been made to the plans since the Planning Commission meeting. Curtis stated the garage has been moved forward four feet, which has resulted in the shortening of the retaining wall and reducing the hardcover slightly. Another change is the elimination of the deck off of the great room and moving it to the other side of the house. In addition, the applicant has agreed to change the existing patio to permeable pavers but the driveway would remain as is based on the recommendation of the City Engineer. Moseley noted the hardcover on the lot overall has decreased. McMillan asked whether there are any contingencies planned in the event there are major issues found with the foundation. Curtis stated it would depend on what the degree of repair would be. Bremer commented that typically a minor repair is not something that the Council would need to see but that any significant repairs would need to come back before the City Council. Moseley stated they are relying on their engineer's opinion as it relates to the foundation. Bremer asked whether the Council would be able to review the revised plans prior to approving the resolution.