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Sansevere inquired whether the house could be relocated closer to the street to shorten the drivewly. <br /> Gundlach stated that option lias been considered. <br /> Capra stated he has eaplored a number of options with Staff, including relocating the house further back from the lake,which <br /> resulted in a loss of the view of the lake due to the other adjacent homes. Capra stated he is not sure how to comply with the 25 <br /> percent hlcdcover and have a house that is livable. Capra stated in his view he is being penalized for having a lot that is <br /> conforming but a lot that does not allow for a decent size house to be constructed. Capra stated after the fi•ont,reac and side <br /> setbacks are talcen into consideration,the size of the Uuilding envelope is not that large. Capra noted another lot that was non- <br /> conforming was given a 3S percent hardcover limit. . <br /> Capra stated due to the value ofthe lot,a larger size house is warranted on the lot. Capra commented a smaller size house <br /> could be constructed but it would be a house without much storage. Capra requested the City Council allow the additional 749 <br /> feet. , <br /> Gaffron stated the lot the applicant was referring to was significantly shorter,which resulted in a majority of the area being <br /> located in two setbacks. Gaffron noted Staff did recommend denial on that application. Gaffi•on indicaYed Staff does not fcnd a <br /> hardship on this lot for the variances. . <br /> Sansevere noted the applicant does have the option of reducing hardcover by relocating the residence closer to the road. <br /> Capra stated relocating it closer to the road does eliminate his view of the lake to a point. Capra indicated even ten feet makes a <br /> big difference on the view. <br /> Sansevere inquired whether the garage is a three-car garage or four-car garage. <br /> Gundlach indicated it is a tlu•ee-car garage. <br /> Capra stated some of the hardcover consists of gravel that has been there a long time and was in existence at the time he <br /> • purchased the properly. Capra noted he is reducing the amount of hardcover on the property Uy approximately 20 percent with <br /> his proposal. <br /> Capra indicated he has also considered remodeling the existing structure,but stated he was under the impression that you could <br /> only remodel within the walls. Capra stated he is unsure what amount of hardcover he would be able to use if he remodels. <br /> Sansevere inquiced whether the applicant would like his application to be tabled. <br /> Capra stated he would prefer to be able to construct a new residence as he is proposing,but that he is ag�•eeable to tabling his <br /> application. , <br /> White inquired whether the third stall and the driveway going to it could be removed to achieve the desired hardcover level. <br /> Gaffi•on stated that portion of the driveway is approximately 200 square feet and the garage stall is approximately 200 square <br /> feet. <br /> Gundlach stated tl�e garage could also be detaciied and located closer to the i•oad. <br /> Peterson stated it does not appear the Council is willing to approve a 30 percent I�ardcovei'Illli(t. <br /> Peterson inquired whether this application should go back to the Planning Conunission if cevisions are made to it. <br /> Gaffi•on recominended fihe application be sent back to the Platuiing Commission since.it was originally denied. <br /> Sansevere e�lcouraged the applicant to reduce the hardcover to 25 percent. <br /> Capra inc�uired whether he could use the existing hardcover located in different areas of the prope��ty and put it towards a <br /> building if he remodels. <br /> Gaffi•on stated that would also require a variance because nonstructural hardcover is being converted to structural hardcover. <br /> Gaffi•on stated if the applicant is going to stay within the footprint of the eaisting house and go upwards to avoid encroacl�ing <br /> 8 <br />