01-17-2006 Planning Commission Packet

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#OS-3147 Janunry 17,2006 Page 4 of 4 " Structural Coverage Variance This property contains less than 10,000 s.f. whereby Section 78-1403 allows for construction of 1,500 s.f. of stilict�iral coverage. Wlule the proposed covered entry does not constitute new hardcover, it does constitute new structural coverage. The proposed covered entry will also be constructed underneath existing overhangs. While the existing overhangs are not considered structltral coverage, the addition of the covered entry now makes the entire square footage structural coverage. Including the 37 s.f. covered entry this property will contain approximately 1,756 s.f. of structural coverage (or 28%), which is 256 s.f. in excess of the 1,500 s.f. permitted, requiring approval of a variance. Hardship Statement The applicant did not complete the hardship documentation form as this component was added to the conditional use permit. See attached Eahibit B regarding the proposal. Hardshi Anal sis bt co�rsirlerii:g app/ications for varia�:ce,t/re Plai:niirg Co»:missio�:s1iaU consirle�the effect ojt/te proposed variance upon the healtfr,safet��«nd welfare of tlre commuirity, existing und unticipated trajfic conditions,lig/rt and�rir, danger of frre,risk to t/re public safet��, «nd t/re effect o�i val�ies of property in the surrounding area. Tl�e Planning Commission sha/!consider recommending approvul for variances from tlre literal provisiofrs of t/ie Zoning Code n:instafrces w/lere their strict er:forcemenf would cause inrdue hardship because of circunistances uniqire to tire individiurl property under consideraliar, nnd sha/1 reco»:mend approval on[y when it is den:onstrated that such actions wil!be i�:keepin,�wit1�tlee spirit m:d iirteirl of tlre Oro�:o Zo�ri�r�Code. Staff finds that there are no inherent hardships to the land to allow for a covered entry. While this is a hardship lot with respect to its lake proximity and small lot area, the request for a covered entry is merely aesthetic with the hardships stemming froin the location of the existing home. Because requests for covered entries are becoming extremely common and partly considered for safety, the Planning Conunission may want to come to a consensus under what circumstances they will be granted. Issues for Consideration 1. Should additional structural coverage be added to the property, when the property "as is" is 219 s.f. over on structural coverage? 2. Are there any other issues or concerns with this application? Staff Recommendation The Planning Conunission should discuss the hardships of the lake proximity and small lot area in making a recommendation to the Council.