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, �� Request for Council Action continued Pa�e 3 October 19,2000 r2630 Gre;�and Stephanie Larsen 2. Should the applicant be allowed to trade existing driveway(which significantly exceeds the driveway allowance approved in 1987)for additional deck in excess of the 13� s.f.deck that previously existed? Staff Recommendation: No, based on the 1987 approval which allowed much less dri�•e�`•ay than currently exists. 3. Should the excess driveway that currently exists be allowed to remain in light of the 1987 allotment? (1,299 s.f. existing vs 810 s.f. allowed in 1987) Staff Recommendation:The driveway access already esceeds the masimum 20'width allowed by Code Section 6.0�Subd.9B.The 30'width allowed in 1987 is�varranted by the narro�ti�ness of Rest Point Road and the fences which restrict visibility along it, as�r�ell as the lack of on- street parking due to the narrowness of the road. All portions of driveway in escess of 30's27' as approved in 1987 should be removed. Unfortunateh�,the current o��ner will be penalized for actions or inactions of his precedent owners,which Council may wish to consider... STAFF RECO`TMENDA"TION l. Approve the 0-75' variances for replacement of retaining walls as proposed, subject to a vegetative screening plan to be approved by staff prior to issuance of a land alteration permit for the �valls. 2. Approve a 75-250' hardcover variance as follows: a) Applicant to remove 1,727 s.f. of plastic/fabric from landscaping areas. b) Applicant to reduce driveway from 1,299 s.f. to 810 s.f. c) Applicant allowed to replace the former 13� s.f. deck�vith a new 135 s.f. patio. d) Final 7�-250' hardcover as follows: Existing house/attached garage/covered porch 2,650 s.f. Driveway after removals 810 s.f. Concrete & wood steps 135 s.f. New Patio 135 s.f. Total 3,730 s.f. (41.2%) COU�ICIL ACTION REQUESTED Option 1. Refer application back to Planning Commission for further consideration of inforniation that has come to light since the October 16 meeting. Option 2. Adopt the attached resolution based on the above Staff Recommendation.