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• The stair addition is to add 17 s.f. onto the existing stairs located between the driveway and residence. • The paver walkway will be between the house and the driveway. It is in two different locations, south and east of the driveway. Combined they will total 14 7 s.f. These areas are currently grass. The entire house is located lakeward of the average lake shore setback line as drawn between the two adjacent residences. The house sits on a point of the lakeshore. (Exhibit C). The adjacent residence to the west is on higher ground, and may currently enjoy minimal views over the existing residence, which may be reduced by the second story addition. However, the main views of the lake for that house are to the south and not affected. Existing vegetation will also act to limit neighbors' views hence it is unlikely that average lakeshore setback is a significant issue for this property. No neighbors have indicated a problem to staff as of this writing. Lot coverage by structures currently is approximately 7.9%, will remain the same and well within the 15% limitation. The paver walkway and stair addition will increase the hardcover in the 75-250' setback area by 164 s.f. The applicant is proposing to remove 393 s.f. The 393 s.f. is landscape fabric under rock. This is considered nonconforming and should not be included in the calculations. (Exhibit E). The amount of hardcover currently in this setback area is 13,045 s.f. ( 48.7%). The additional 164 s.f. brings it to 13,209 s.f. (49.3%). The residence was built in the early 1950's in its present location, prior to current zoning ordinances. There have not been any additions or variances to this property. Staff has reviewed the addition in regards to city ordinance code requirements. Lyle Oman, Building Official did conclude it does meet the 2 ½ story or 30' criteria, measuring 29.5 feet. Statement of Hardship: The applicants have included their statement of hardship in Exhibit B. The applicants should also be as~ed for their testimony regarding this issue. Issues for Consideration: 1. The second story is not changing the footprint of the existing residence. It is increasing living space but not increasing structural coverage or hardcover. 2. Is the shape of the lot and the curve of the shoreline, as well as the fact that lake exists on both the east and south sides of the property hardships that are unique to the property? #2652 Ron Lauer for Dennis Anderson 1720 Bohn 's Point Road Variance 1/10/2001 Pagel