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Browne noted in 1993 the amount ofbuildable land on his lot was determined to be .95 acres and today it is being determined at .90. Bremer indicated she would be in favor of the dormer and that the issue appears to be the garage. Rahn indicated he also would be in favor of the dormer and inquired whether the garage would be extending further into the setback. Jurgens stated he also is not opposed to the dormer butwould like clarification on the hardcover. Bremer noted structural coverage would not be increasing. Browne stated the garage would be constructed over existing hardcover and that they would like to have more storage. Browne noted the basement is not a full basement Curtis stated the Planning Report from 1993 states thatthe yxisting hardcoyerjn the 0-7 5' zone was 1 7. 5 percent or 4540 square feet and within the 7?1~250'existirig\\'.ra~'l216 square feet or 7.8 percent. Jurgens stated it appears that the hardcover has grownfroi th 1e ;;re of the original approvals. Jurgens indicated he would like to see some reductions in thy hl:U'dcover, noting that the hardcover in the 0-75' zone is now 21 percent. Rahn noted the building pad is relatively small given the size of the lot. Rahn indicated he is inclined to follow Staffs recomrneridations. R.ahrtsJateq ifthe garage is constructed over existing driveway, there would be no increase tnhardcover. Brnwnejnquired whether rock is considered hardcover if there is no plastic underneath it. Gaffron stated typically gravel that is. compacted is considered hardcover and that decorative rock with no plastic underneath is not considered hardcover. Browne inquired whatamount ofhardcover would need to be removed. Curtis pointed out creditis not given for removal of plastic. Browne indicated there is a row of rocks on top of the ground that helps outline the drop-off that has been depicted on the survey as hardcover. Curtis stated if the rocks serve as a wall or a border, it would be considered hardcover.