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. y� , <br /> FILE 08-3367 " <br /> � May 19,2004 <br /> Page 4 of 4 <br /> Is the proposed addition compatible with the surrounding area? Most of the other houses on <br /> ' the lake side of Highwood Road have garages close to the road. While the setback of the <br /> proposed garage would be inconsistent it would provide ofF street parking and space for a bit <br /> of lawn adjacent to the road. All the lots have the same challenging topography. The house <br /> to the west does not comply with the current code regarding stories. VJhen it was built the <br /> code allowed 21/2 stories OR 30 feet. Under the cu�rent defmition it would be a 31/2 story � <br /> house. The other houses are mostly older with detached garages. <br /> , _ Are there any other issues or concerns with this application? <br /> Staff Recommendation . <br /> Planning Staff recommends approval of the hardcover, structural coverage and side setback <br /> variances subject to: <br /> 1. Hardcover being reduced by narrowing the driveway to 16 feet wide. <br /> � 2. The grading plan being revised to the satisfaction of the City Engineer before the <br /> Council takes final action on the application. , <br /> Planning Staff recommends the Planning Coinmission only approve the building story <br /> � variance if it can make findings to distinguish this situation from others so to not create a <br /> broad precedent for such variances.' <br />