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FILE#11-3516 � <br /> • 13 July 2011 <br /> Page 2 of 3 <br /> does not meet the 30-foot principal structure side setback required within the LR-1A zoning <br /> district. The addition to the home in the proposed location within the substandard setback is <br /> considered an expansion of an existing nonconformity; a side yard setback variance is required <br /> in order to do the project as proposed. <br /> Additionally,the applicant is proposing reductions in hardcover within the 75'-250' zone in order <br /> to accommodate the addition and remain at 25%. <br /> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ • <br /> LOT ANALYSIS WORSHEET <br /> Lot Area/Width: <br /> � LR-1A Lot Area Lot Width <br /> Required 87,120 s.f. (2 acres) 200' <br /> Actual 42,096 s.f. (0.96 acre) 100' <br /> Setbacks• <br /> LR-1A Required Existing Proposed <br /> Lakeshore 75' 145' 145' <br /> Rear 50' 160'to Bay Ridge Road 138' <br /> South Side 30' $•4' home/garage 8.4' home/garage <br /> 5'shed <br /> North Side 30' 11.1' 11.1' <br /> Average Lakeshore The existing home meets the average lakeshore setback. <br /> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ <br /> Side Yard Setback Variance <br /> The applicant's property is nonconforming with respect to area and width. The existing home <br /> does not meet the required 30-foot side setback on either side lot line. The applicant is <br /> proposing a 26 foot deep garage addition to the home in order to achieve additional living <br /> space.The proposed garage addition within the substandard side setback area will not encroach <br /> closer than the existing home to the adjacent property, but the length of the encroachment will <br /> nearly double. An existing shed set back 5' feet from the side lot line along the existing garage <br /> is proposed to be removed as part of this project. <br /> Practical Difficulties Statement <br /> Applicant has completed the Practical Difficulties Documentation Form attached as Exhibit B, <br /> and should be asked for additional testimony regarding the application. <br /> Practical Difficulties Analysis <br /> In considering applications for variance, the P/anning Commission shall consider the effect of <br /> the proposed variance upon the health, safety and welfare of the community, existing and � <br /> anticipated tra�c conditions, light and air, danger of fire, risk to the public safety, and the <br /> effect on va/ues of property in the surrounding area. The P/anning Commission shall consider <br /> recommending approva/ for variances from the litera/ provisions of the Zoning Code in <br /> instances where their strict enforcement wou/d cause practica/ di�cu/ties because of <br />