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, . " <br /> 12-3552 <br /> � April 11,2012 . <br /> ' Page 3 of 3 <br /> hardcover removals the applicants' proposal still exceeds the newly allowed level of 25% of the • <br /> entire lot.The property currently has an attached garage. � <br /> Issues for Consideration <br /> 1. Does the Planning Commission find that that the owners propose to use the subject <br />� property in a reasonable manner which is�not permitted by an official control? <br /> 2. How does the Planning Commission find that the variances, if granted, will affect the <br /> � essential character of the neighborhood? . <br /> 3. If the Commission recommends approval of the requested variances is it appropriate to <br /> - impose conditions in order to mitigate.�the impacts created by the granting of the <br /> requested variances? A raingarden? Native vegetative swale along the property line or <br /> shoreline buffering along the lakeshore? <br /> �-� 4. Although they have not meeting the Code requirement for 25%, does the planning <br /> commission find the applicants have provided hardcover removals which are <br /> substantial enough to offset the proposed additions to the home? <br /> 5. Are the hardcover levels supported by practical difficulties? Is there room to reduce <br /> other areas of hardcover on the property without reducing functionality or creating <br /> � additional practical difficulties? � <br /> 6. Are there any other issues or concerns with this application? <br /> Staff Recommendation <br /> The applicants have better defined their proposed areas for hardcover reductions; the changes <br /> result in 601 square feet less than their previous request. The property currently contains a home <br /> with an attached garage. Staff does not find a practical difficulty supporting fhe requested overages <br /> in hardcover. Further, the applicants have not demonstrated that enforcing the hardcover <br /> provisions of the Zoning Ordinance will deprive the applicants of the reasonable use of their <br /> property. For these reasons Staff recommends denial of the hardcover variance. <br /> Options for a Motion: <br /> 1) Recommend denial;or <br /> 2) Recommend approval or partial approval with conditions,stating reasons for approval. <br />