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Zoning File #2011 <br /> April 11, 1995 <br /> Page 3 <br /> Statement of Hardship <br /> Please review Exhibit B, applicants' addendum. Hardships are reviewed as follows: <br /> 1. Total lot area is 62,660 s.f. but only 19,210 s.f. lies within the 75-250' setback <br /> zone. <br /> 2. Unique topography. <br /> 3. The property is located on a peninsula. <br /> 4. Standard lakeshore lot with 62,660 s.f. in area would have yielded much higher <br /> allowable hardcover within the 75-250' zone. <br /> Issues for Consideration <br /> 1. Are the hardships still valid for hardcover excess of 4.29%. The City originally <br /> approved a 7.5% hardcover excess at 13,700 s.f. in 75-250' setback area. <br /> 2. Has this house also been designed to minimize use of hardcover? Is a 3,883 s.f. <br /> building pad reasonable for this property. Total hardcover for the property is at <br /> 8.98%. Structural coverage is 6.2% (allowed 9,399 s.f. or 15%). <br /> 3. 20% of the hardcover within the 75-250' setback shall be treated within drainfield <br /> area. <br /> 4. Applicants' addendum notes the following additional findings to support request <br /> for height variance. "Note that a small portion of the house does not comply with <br /> the 30' height restriction. The upper level of the rotunda protrudes up beyond <br /> the adjacent complying roofs in order to capture light which then filters down to <br /> light the levels below." Bichanich then asks you to review the sections, Exhibit <br /> L. Staff asks that you review Exhibit K, the floor plans, if the purpose is to filter <br /> light to the interior, it would appear that walls are being proposed adjacent to all <br /> levels of the circular atrium section. The architect shall be present and will <br /> respond as to the purpose or need for the lighting. <br /> 5. Are there sufficient hardships to support the request far a height variance? Can <br /> the light need be satisfied with other adjustments or improvements? <br />