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Browne stated a fourth variance in 1993 was approved based on the amount of buildable space available. The City Council at that time found that conditions existed on the property that made this lot unique compared to other properties located in the same zoning district. Browne pointed out the existing hardcover was in existence in 1993. Browne stated the garage would be constructed over existing hardcover and the small changes being proposedwill have no major effect on the character of the property. Browne stated one garage stall would not constitute fu.a.$sirig 01;1the lot and would nothavc,,a major :·,\::.".' ::.·-.···>/,;r\fi::: · :·;.· ·• .. ·.--.;\j·:_:.t: · ·_·. impact on the neighborhood. Browne stated they experienced~2gteater hardship folfowingthe change of the wetland definition in 1993. There were no public comments regarding this application. Rahn inquired why additional structure was not allowed in 199J. Browne stated at that point in time they weteapplying fora threc, .. seasonporch over the existing deck and that there was some discussion concern,ing a pool. Browne stat~ghecause of a concern regarding the need for additional hardcover to constructa shed to house the pulllp and other items, they abandoned their request for a pool. Jurgens inquitedwhethera hardcover variance has ever been granted in any of the past applications. Curtis stated the 1993 resolution calculates the hardcover at 14.5 percent but that it is not clear what was used to calculate that number. Gaffronstated he would need to review the file and is not able at this time to determine what constituted the 14.5 percent hardcover. Browne stated a survey was conducted back in 1993, but that he is not aware whether it contains any hardcover calculations. Jurgens indicated he would like a better understanding of the hardcover on this lot. Fritzler inquired whether there was a permit issued for the patio. Browne stated the patio was removed to construct the existing garage.