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��o <br /> CITY C,1F aRON� <br /> RESOLUTION OF THE CITY CO[]NCIL <br /> y�'i �~� N o. 6 6 . <br /> ���SHO�� <br /> A2. The Praperty is located within the LR-1 C Single Fsmily i,akeshorc Resid�ntial District <br /> wluch requires a minimum lot area of 0.5 acres (21,780 s.f.) and s minimum lot width of <br /> 100'for construction of a singie family residence. <br /> A3. The Property is b,715 s.f. (0.15 aanes) in area and SO feet in defined width, aad contains <br /> an eaisting si�gle family xrsidence. The pro�rty is considea�ed as legally nancanforming <br /> with regard to lot atea aad lot width. <br /> A4. The properiy is locaxed within Storm Water Overlay Di�ict Tier 3 wlrich allows 35% <br /> hardcover for conforming lot4. In order fer a nonoonfox�ming lot to qualify for avaidance <br /> of the need for area and width variemc�s for rede�►elopme�t, the lot would be limited to <br /> 25%hBt�dCOve�. <br /> A5. The applicant is pmposing to remavc the�xisting residence stnuture aa,d replace it with a <br /> new regidence. When applying for the delnolition aad buildin,g pezmi.ts, apphcant was <br /> advised t1�at either hazdcover would be limited to 25%, or a lot area & width vatiance <br /> application would bB requi�d in order to increase that to 35%. Applicant determined that <br /> keeping to the 25%limitation would severely restrict the drive�way, deGks,sidewaiks,and <br /> potential other amenities desired, hence this application. Setback, h�ight and s�tructural <br /> ooverage limits will be met; hardcover is pmposed at 28.1% where 35°10 would be <br /> allowed if the variences aa�e granted <br /> A6. The Navarre Heights neighborhood consists of single family homes located on Lyric <br /> Avenue, Livingston Avenue and Crystal Pla�ca, between S]iadywood Road and Blaine <br /> Av�ue. In this neighborhood, 42 homes are on single lots vyrtually identical in siu�nnd <br /> shape to the applicant's lot; 22 homes are on double lots; 5 hom� are on triple lots; and <br /> one home is on a cambination of 41ots. <br /> A7. The applicant's property has contained a single family residence for m,any decades. 'i'he <br /> ability to rebuild on the property in the same manner as othe,r eaisting developed <br /> propertiea in the immediate neighborhood wouid be iimited if the area and width <br /> varisnces are not granted. The applicaat's proposed site plaa indicaxes all required LR- <br /> 1C setbacks will be met, and the proposed house is well under the 1500 s.f. st�uct�ual <br /> coveiage allowance for lots leas than 10,00Q s.f.in area. <br /> A8. The property abuts the City's Navarre playground, which is partially screened from tlus <br /> property by a row of arbor vitae along the west line of the park. Additionally,applicant's <br /> property contains two matur�oak trees (30" and 3d'') wluch provide afternoon shade to <br /> the park. While it is hoped that one or both of these trees can be pTese�rved during the <br /> demalition/rebuild process,neither tree is specifically protected under City ordinances. <br /> A9. In considering this application for variances, the Council has considered the advice and <br /> recomm�ndarion of the Planning Commission and the effect of the proposed variances <br /> Page 2 of 6 <br />