05-15-2006 Planning Commission Packet

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FILE#06-3197 , May 15,2006 , Page 4 of 4 StafF finds that the precedent has been set regard'uig approval of the requested area and width variances. The Cifiy routinely reviews these types of requests, and grants them when no other � land is available for acquisition and the applicant has demonstrated that all other requirements can be met. The lot was legally created prior to adoption of the current zoiung standards, which require .5 acre and 100 feet of width. Thus, the Planning Comniission should recominend that the area and width variances be approved subject to conclusions oii the appropriate a.iiiount of hardcover and changing the locatioii of the retaining wall as requested by the City Engineer. ' The land alteration perinit is necessary to remove the house. The additional grading will be minimal and the flattened area will slow down the runoff coming around the south side of the liouse. Issues for Consideration The aznotuit of hardcover proposed is more than the average of 27.9 percent hardcover allowed for lots with 10,000 to 15,000 square feet witlun the 75-250 foot hardcover zone. � This average includes properties with part of the hardcover within the 250 to 500 zone,wluch is allowed more hardcover. A lot of the minimum size and width would not have any part within this zone. The driveway is iiot wide enough in the apron area but more than the minimum between the apron and the street, so it cannot be reduced by much if any. The sidewalk could be reduced from 3.5 feet wide to two feet wide. The Coxnnussion should consider if any further reductions should be made Are there any other issues or concerns with this application? � . . Staff Recommendation Planning Staff recommends approval of the lot area and lot width variances as requested, subject to the retaining wall being placed at least five feet from the adjacent property line. If the Conunission finds the proposed hardcover not excessive the Plaiuung Staff recommends approval of the hardcover variance. . Planning Staff recommends approval of the conditional use pernlit for land alteration within the 75-foot shoreland zone.