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' • • FILE#07-3262 <br />, • ' 10 April 2007 <br /> � • , Page 3 of 3 <br /> " • �- ��baseineiit; therefore it appears that the plans are for a 3-story home. The City's height <br /> limit is 2�2-stories. The home meets the 30' height limitation. <br /> The applicants have responded to the Planning Conunission's direction by revising their <br /> home plans accordingly. The proposed roofline of the entire home has been lowered to <br /> lessen the appearance of massing on the property in close proximity to the lake. <br /> , Considering the si�nificant amount of the property located in the 0-7�' zone; Staff finds <br /> that with respect to the hardcover variance the applicants' request may be reasonable. <br /> Planning Commission should evaluate and determine what levels are appropriate for each <br /> zone. Additionally, by tlefinition the applicants are proposing a 3 level home. However, <br /> according to the applicants, the low ceiling height in the basement (lst level) results in a <br /> very dysfunctional space and therefore perhaps there is merit in considering the height <br /> variance request for tlie number of stories. , . <br /> Issues for Consideration . . <br /> • Has the applicant adequately addressed the concerns of the Planning Commission � � <br /> from tlie February meeting? <br /> • Does the Planning Cominission feel that sonie levels of vegetative wetland Uuffer � <br /> should be required as part of this application? <br /> • If tliis project Uecon7es a total re-build for any reason will the Planning Commission <br /> • expect that the house be moved to a more conforming location? <br /> • Are there any other issues or concerns with this application? <br /> Staff Recommendation <br /> While Planning Staff reconunends approval of some level of hardcover variances in <br /> conjunction with this project, the levels requested may still not be reasonable. The <br /> applicants have a large deck in the main 0-75' area that may be reduced slightly to lessen <br /> the proposed overall hardcover levels. Planning Commission should discuss the � <br /> additional requirement of the lake setback on the eastern portions of the lot and whether . <br /> or not the hardcover as requested is reasonable. � , <br /> If tlle Planning Commission feels that there is hardship with respect to the location of the <br /> eaistinb home and it is a reasonable request of the applicants' to preserve the personal <br /> historical value of the existing home staff will support some level of hardcover and <br /> setback vaxiances to allow additions. Additionally, staff continues to not support a height <br /> va.riance. Further, staff�vould recommend the applicants submit revised plans reflecting <br /> the third level as a half-story as allowed. <br /> � <br /> ^ <br /> , , <br />