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' , , t <br /> � - 08-3367 ' <br /> September 15,2008 � <br /> • • Page 4 of 4 <br /> Can the.size of the proposed garage be reduced? The proposed garage is 22 feet wide by <br /> 30.2 feet deep, with 14 square feet being part of the existing house. It would have a <br /> basement with an exterior door. The proposed width is probably the minimum for a two-car <br /> garage but Commission should consider if the depth of tlie garage could be reduced. . <br /> � � Can the amount•of hardcover be�'urther reduced or is it all necessary? At the public hearing � <br /> , . ' the neighbors spoke of the need for driveway parking for properties in this area as on-street <br /> ; �� parking is�limited and problematic. The applicants propose a 20 foot side driveway from the <br /> st'reet to the garage plus an 8 foot by 10 foot parking area or turnaround: Staff would concur <br /> with maintaining a wider driveway to the street to, provide for parking but a 16 foot wide <br /> driveway would provide adequate space,for two cars to park side by side in the driveway. <br /> Will the attached garage and the rearranged hardcover be compatible with the surrounding <br /> area? � � • <br /> Variances to allow the changes to the roof over the portion of the house within side setback <br /> the have been commonly granted in the past. � <br /> , Are there any other issues or concerns with this application? <br /> . Staff Recommendation . , <br /> Planning Staff recommends: � <br /> A. Approval of the structural coverage variance to allow the steps to be widened and an <br /> attacY�ed garage to replace the detached garage, but with a reduction in the depth of � <br /> the garage to the extent the Planning Commission determines appropriate. <br /> B. Approval of the hardcover variance,but with a reduction of the driveway width to 16 <br /> feet and elimination of the turnaround area. Sta.ff would recommend use of mitigative ' <br /> measures such as permeable pavement and/or raingardens if feasible. <br /> . C. Approval of the setback variances for the change in the roof.line and the extension of <br /> the screen porch over the deck, conditioned on the screen porch not being converted <br /> to a glazed porch or living space. <br /> All subject to an updated survey and grading plan acceptable to the City Engineer being <br /> provided before the application is considered by the City Council. <br />