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ANALYSIS <br />Lot Area and Yards <br />LR-IA Lot Area Lot Width Rear Yard Side Yard Street Yard <br />Requirements 2 acres 200' 50' 30' 50' <br />subject lot 1.83 acres 200.18' 225' 9.4' 144' <br />The lot requires a variance from side yard setback requirements. The existing house is at the 9.4' <br />setback. This addition would be 9' from the lot line. <br />Structural Coverage <br />Total Lot Size Total Structural Coverage Percentage <br />79,541.5 s.f. Existing: 2,208.95 s.f. 2.8% <br />Proposed: 4,598.65 s.f. 5.8% <br />The lot does meet the 15% structural coverage requirement. <br />STATEMENT OF HARDSHIP <br />The applicants' statement of hardship is included as Attachment A. They should also be asked for <br />their testimony regarding this issue. <br />Criteria for Determining Undue Hardship <br />1. The property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use if used under conditions <br />allowed by the official controls. <br />The property has a history of drainage problems. The garage foundation must be removed <br />and replaced. Adding a full basement under the garage and new drain tile would function <br />to keep the existing basement dry and would support the new addition currently being built <br />on the south and west sides of the residence. <br />#2397 Joe and Leslee Lucas <br />I 060 North Brown Road <br />Variance <br />7/20/98 <br />Page2