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6. #05-3110 THOMAS AND SHEILA BROWNE, 760 BROWN ROAD SOUTH, VARIANCE, 8:51 P.M. -9:18 P.M. Sheila and Thomas Browne, Applicants, were present. Curtis stated this property is located on Tanager Lake, which is classified as a recreational development lake requiring a 100-foot structure setback. The applicants are r~quest;ing fak.·.•.e.•.·· setback and hardcover , ,. ..... ._ . , .. ;,·,_.:.·,';'·;·· . variances in order to construct a second floor dormer angariattache<lgarage addition to the north of their attached garage. Curtis noted the entire residence is1qca.tep withh1the l80-f9ofstrlictureand•would require a lake setback variance. Planning Staff recommends approval of the lake setback variance .in order to construct the second floor dormer, but recommends denial of the lake setback.andfotrdcover variaricesJorthe garage addition. Curtis noted over half of the applicants' home is.lqcated \V,jthin7?feet of the ordinary high water level. ,_' ·.:·:.· .. :.:,;,/'.' :-'.:::'.: However, should the Planning Commission.find that a hardship exists .whh respect to the garage addition, appropriate hardcover removals shoulp be discussed, Thomas Browne stated they purchased.this property inl977 With the understanding that there is approximately one acre ofbuildable lan~i:, Browne gave a brief history of the work undertaken on the house, noting thattheytook the originaf980 square foot house and remodeled the house to bring the . . . . .. ,, house up to code aridmakeitHvable. Browne.stated their family grew over the years and they added on to the residence. Browne stated the approval in 1987 for the addition involved relocating the driveway from the south side of the house to the north side dueto cfry and county safety concerns. Browne noted the Council at that time felt that the project was a great improvement to the property. Browne indicated hardcover was not an issue at that time. Browne stated in 1992 the government decided that wetlands would be considered part of Tanager Lake. Browne indicated three acres of his property was changed to a lake status even though the only open water is located at the farthest point from the house.