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� FILE#06-3193 <br /> 10 May 2006 <br /> Page 3 of 4 <br /> • Structural Covera�e: <br /> Total Lot Area Total Structural Covera e <br /> 20,827 s.f. (0.47 acre) Allowed: 3,124 s.f. (15%) <br /> Existiug: 2,595 s.f. (12.5%) . , <br /> Pro osed: 2,875 s.f. (13.8%) <br /> Hardcover Calculations: <br /> The hardcover calculations below are based oiz the adjusted hardcover zones. <br /> Hardcover Zone Tot�l Area in Allowed Existing Proposed <br /> Zone Hardcover Hardcover Fiardcover <br /> 0—75 4,508 s.f. � a•f 185�s.f.* No Change <br /> (0/o) (4.1/o) <br /> 75—250 16,319 s.f. 4,079.7 s.f. 6,883 s.f.* 6,801 s.f. <br /> (25%) (42.2%) (41.7%) <br /> * A$er exclusion of fabric or plastic-lined landscape beds <br /> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ � <br /> Hardcover Variance <br /> The recent"adjustment" uz the haxdcover zones adjusts the property's 75' —250' zone to <br /> coiltain 10,355 s.f. and now contains 16,319 s.f.. The proposed garage is located in the 75' - <br /> 250' zone where previously in 2002 it was in the 250' -500' zone. <br /> The applicants' have a long narrow property with a long driveway accessuig the house <br /> accounting for much of the hardcover. They are proposing to reduce the size of the <br /> pazking area and are proposing to install concrete on the current gravel driveway. <br /> Hardship Statement <br /> Applicant has completed the Hardship Documentation Form attached as Exhibit B, and <br /> should be asked for additional testimony regarding the application. <br /> Hardship Analysis <br /> If1 cosrsidering applicatioirs for variance, the Plmr�ri�tg Comi�rissio�r sleal[ consirler tlie effect of tice <br /> proposetl varirutce upon tlte healtk,safety an�l welfare of t/�e conu�urnity, �risfing ait�l antici,patetl iraffic <br /> carditions, !ig/�t unrl uir, tlanger of frre, risk to the pttblic safet��, nntl ihe effect o�r va/ues of property in <br /> the srrrrounrling area. T/re Plar:ning Conrn:ission sJ�all co�rsitler recoms�reiiding approvul for varirutces <br /> from tlte liferal provisions of the Zoning Code i�x instmrces where f/tei�strict eitforceneent would carrse <br /> rntdtre /tarrls6ip because of circuirrstrueces uniqire to tlre i�rtliviclual property tut�ler cofrsitleratiou, aitd <br /> slrall recom�ne�rrl approval o�rly w1ie�: it is rlen:oustraterl that sircle actions will be in keeping witli Jl�e <br /> spirit nrrd iittent of t/ee Oraio Zoiring Co�le. <br /> Staff finds that the narrowiiess of the lot and the locatioii of tlie existing 11ome contribute <br /> . to the hardcover levels as existing. <br /> Issues for Consideration <br /> l. Does tlie Planning Con�unission feel that the 5' setback froin the proposed <br /> concrete driveway is appropriate? <br /> 3 <br />