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#13-3636 3 Dec 2013 Page 2 of 2 they previously indicated they would potentially be supportive if the garage expansion was reduced by half(of 12'). Following the Planning Commission's recommendation for denial they discussed the fact that they would still be supportive of a 6' addition. Planning Staff Recommendation The proposed garage addition as revised will encroach 4.7 feet into the required 30 foot side yard setback. The garage portion of the home currently meets the 30 foot side setback. As revised, the addition will be approximately 72 feet from the lake where a 75 foot setback is required. Approximately 14 square feet of additional structure within the 75 foot setback is proposed. The applicant's revised detailed garage plans better clarify the existing usable space within the garage. However, Staff continues to find that creating a more nonconforming structure is out of character with the neighborhood. The revised addition adds mass within the eastern side setback area and also within the average lakeshore setback.The applicant has failed to demonstrate that enforcing the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance deprive them of the reasonable use of the property. Planning Staff continues to recommend denial of the variances. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED The Council should consider the applicant's revised request and the Planning Commission's recommendations and direct staff to draft a resolution reflecting the Council's decision.