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Zoning File #1556 <br />July 9, 1990 <br />Page 2 <br />In 1984, the builder of this residence, Bill Krutzig, was granted <br />a building permit to construct a house with a minimal driveway, and he <br />immediately applied for variances to construct sidewalks, decks, and a <br />larger driveway. <br />The result of that application was to allow only the 25% standard <br />hardcover, but in addition allowed a 900 s.f. deck constructed over a <br />sand base with specified plank spacing, so that that deck would not be <br />considered hardcover. There were perhaps a handful of similar <br />applications for decks approved by the Council as "non -hardcover" in <br />early 1985, a practice which did not continue. <br />Disregarding the deck, existing hardcover within driveway, <br />sidewalks, etc., is approximately 1,051 s.f. in excess of that which <br />was approved. It is likely that the hardcover additions were not <br />verified upon completion of the house, and the various hardcover items <br />contributing to the excess probably occurred over a three year period <br />while the house was being constructed. <br />The current owners purchased this house in June 1987. Inspection <br />records do not confirm when the driveway or sidewalks were installed, <br />and those items do not require permits, hence the - 'y's actual <br />ability to monitor hardcover increa.3es on a given prop--rty is very <br />limited. <br />Staff Recosaendation <br />The following issues should be addressed by Planning <br />Commission: <br />1. Will the proposed addition be approved? <br />lsc <br />2. Should the City require any concurrent reductions to <br />hardcover, i.e. reduce driveway, sidewalks, etc.? It appea-s <br />that both sidewalk areas end driveway were constructed wider than <br />proposed by the builder. <br />r <br />