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' FILE#06-3192 <br /> May 15,2006 <br /> Page 3 of 4 <br /> � Lot Area/Wiclth Variances <br /> • The lot is located in �lie LR — 1 B, One Family Lakeshore Residential District requiring a <br /> minimum lot area of 1 acre and 140 feet of width at the shoreline and at the required 75-foot <br /> setback. This lot is 0.58 acres in area and 55' in width at the shoreline and 58 feet in width at <br /> the 75-foot setback. The applicants propose to tear down the existing house and construct a <br /> new residence with an attached garage. The substandard area and width requires valiance <br /> approval in order to rebuild. � <br /> Structure Coverage <br /> The applicants are not requesting a structural coverage variance. I�i refining the building <br /> plans the front stoup was changed to a front porch. This made the house/garage 35 square <br /> feet too laxge. The size of the house will be reduced to comply with the requirement. <br /> Setbacks and Building Height <br /> The proposed house/garage complies with applicable regulations. <br /> Hardcover <br /> The driveway backup should be located at the east end of the driveway. Tlus would put the <br /> 75-250 foot portion of lot over the hardcover maximlun. This can be remedied by shifting <br /> the house a few feet toward the street. The City Engineer recommends a rain garden where <br /> the driveway back up would be placed. A smaller rain garden may still fit into this area. A <br /> second rain garden may be possible north of the driveway farther west. This would reduce <br /> the flow across the driveway. <br /> Hardship Statement <br /> Applicant has completed the Hardship Documentation Forn1 attached as Exhibit B, and <br /> should be asked for additional testimony regarding the application. <br /> Hardship Analysis <br /> I�t co�rsitlering applica/io�rs for varin�tce, tlte Pla�:ni�tg Comf�tissio�z sleall.co�tsider tlre effect of tlte proposed <br /> variance i�pon tlre/realtle, safet}� a�rrl welfare of t/te conrf�:tttrity, existi�rg anr!mrticipaterl iraffrc conrlitions, <br /> 1lgkt and alr, rlanger of frre, risk to the prrb/ic safety, and the effect on valrres of property in t/re surrountling <br /> area. Tlre Planni�eg Conrmissioir sha/[ cousi�ler reco��rmen�lirzg approval for variances fro�n the literal <br /> provisious of tlte Zoning Corle in i�istances wltere thePr strict enforcement woultl cnuse ttndrte Itards/iip <br /> because of circunrsimrces rrtrlque to t/te indivi�lrra!property «nder conslrlerat�o�r, and sl�all reconrmend <br /> approva!o�tly wleen it is rle»:o�tstrnted t/iat suc/t actlons wi!/be i�r keepi�lg wit/r 111e spirit aird inlent of t/te <br /> Oroiro Zo�ring Code. <br /> Staff finds that the precedent has been set regarding approval of tlle requested area aiid width <br /> variances. The City routinely reviews tliese types of requests, and graiits them when no other <br /> land is available for acquisitioii and the applicant has demonstrated tliat all other <br /> requirements can be met. The lofi was legally created prior to adoption of the current zoning <br /> standards, wluch require 1 acre and 140' of width. Thtis, the Plaruling Commission should <br /> recomtneiid that the area and width variances be approved. <br /> Issues for Consideration <br /> The north side wall of the house would be 127 feet long. The Commission may want to <br /> consider the impact on tlus wall on the adjacent propei-ty (4205). Although there are three <br />