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Capra stated he does not feel the proposed residence is out of line for that lot and that the lot would be improved with the new <br /> construction. <br /> Bremei•stated to her recollection tile lot located on Shadywood is a very narrow lot. <br /> Capra noted the lot is 82 feet. Capra stated that property owner was also aware of the road but yet the Pllnning Commission . <br /> determined a hardship existed. <br /> Gundlach indicated that the property the applicant is referring to had over half of its acreage located in the 0-75'zone, which <br /> - was the primary Uasis for granting the variance. <br /> Capra indicated he is aware that he is not compacing apples to apples. <br /> Bremer conunented there are many examples where the Planning Commission has required applicants to reduce the amount of <br /> hardcover to 25 percent on lots that are similar to Mr.Capra's. Bremer indicated the City Council is the final authority. <br /> Leslie stated it is difficult for the Planning Commission to recommend approval of an overage in the amount of hardcover <br /> unless a hardship can be deinonsh•ated. <br /> Capra commented that the l�ardship in his case is having a confornling lot. Capra indicated he°is celuctant to constcuct a new <br /> residence on the property given tlie hardcover limitations. <br /> Rahn stated in his opinion if the Planning Commission were to recommend approval of hardcover in excess of 25 percent on a <br /> conforming lot,that that would open the flood gates and the City would see a number of people wishing to increase the <br /> hardcover on their properties. <br /> Bremer conunented that it appears the majority of the Planning Commission is against recommending approval,but noted the <br /> applicant does have the option to appear before the City Council and explain his situation. <br /> Leslie indicated there have been instances where the City Council lias approved an application even though the Planning <br /> Commission had not recommended approvaL <br /> Kempf stated it was his understanding that one of the proposed plans had a detached garage,which would move the garage <br /> closer to the road and eliminate some driveway. <br /> Capra stated he has looked at a number of options but would prefer an attached garage. <br /> Kempf stated the applicaut does have some options to choose fi•om and that he personally would pick the detached garage and <br /> reducing the size of the driveway in order to comply with the 25 percent. <br /> Capra inquired whether the City would consider raising the hardcover percentage in the near future. <br /> Leslie stated lie is not aware of the City possibly changing its hardcover percentage. <br /> Jurgens noted tl�e 25 percent hardcover restriction has been in place since 1975. Jurgens indicated that in order to Gualify for a <br /> hardship,the applicant has to demonstrate tlu•ee requirements. Jurgens stated one of the requirements is that the property <br /> cannot be put to a reasonable use,wlticli basically means that you are unable to build on the lot. Jurgens stated in his opinion <br /> this application does not meet the hardship requirements. . . - <br /> Capra inquired how much fi�rthec the size of the house would need to Ue decreased in order to meet the hardcover limit. <br /> Gundlach stated the applicant would need to decrease the amount of hardcover by an additional 749 square feet. <br /> Bremer inquired whether the garage would have underground parking. <br /> Gundlach indicated the original plan ca(led for an underground garage accessible frotn tl�e lalce side. <br /> Capra stated in order to have an underground gacage area he would need to construct a retaining wall,which would actually <br /> raise the amount of hardcover. Capra indicated he would like to�o before the City Council. - <br /> 3 <br />