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FILE#17-3972 <br /> October 16,2017 <br /> Page 2 of 5 <br /> Section 78-350-Lot Area/Width: <br /> DISTRICT LR-1C Lot Area Lot Width <br /> Required 12,780 s.f. (0.5 acres) 100' <br /> Actual 10,823 s.f. (0.248 acre) 57' <br /> Section 78-1403-Structural Coverage: <br /> Total Lot Area Total Structural Coverage <br /> 10,823 s.f. (0.248 acre) Allowed: 2,164 s.f. (20%) <br /> Existing: 1,876(17.3%) <br /> Proposed: 2,204 s.f. (20.3%) <br /> Section 78-1700-Hardcover Calculations: <br /> Stormwater Total Area in Allowed Existing Proposed <br /> Overlay District Zone Hardcover Hardcover Hardcover <br /> Tier <br /> Tier 1 10,823 s.f. 2,705.75 s.f. 4,952 s.f. 4,952 s.f. <br /> (25%) (45.75%) (45.75%) <br /> Applicable Regulations: <br /> Detached Structure Side and Rear Setback(78-1436) <br /> The applicant is proposed to build a new larger detached garage but maintain the same 4.3'side <br /> and 3.6' rear setbacks as the already existing garage.The new garage will be angled slightly <br /> different to create a more conducive access for the vehicles. <br /> Hardcover Coverage(78-1700) <br /> The applicant currently has 45.75% hardcover already existing on the parcel. They are changing <br /> structural coverage, but they will not be increasing or creating new hardcover with this <br /> proposed project. The applicant is requesting to maintain their 45.75% hardcover for the <br /> variance request. <br /> Structural Coverage(78-1403) <br /> The applicant is requesting a 20.3%structural coverage variance which is increased from the <br /> existing 17.3%structural coverage. City Code was recently amended to increase the amount of <br /> hardcover to 20%structural coverage,which is 2,164s.f.for this site.The applicant has proposed <br /> 2,204 sf, 39.4 s.f. over the allowed amount to create a larger detached garage. The proposed <br /> garage is being placed over existing asphalt so it does not alter the hardcover calculations of this <br /> parcel. <br /> Governing Regulation:Variance (Section 78-123) <br /> In reviewing applications for variance, the Planning Commission shall consider the effect of the <br /> proposed variance upon the health, safety and welfare of the community, existing and <br /> anticipated traffic conditions, light and air, danger of fire, risk to the public safety, and the effect <br /> on values of property in the surrounding area. The Planning Commission shall consider <br /> recommending approval for variances from the literal provisions of the Zoning Code in instances <br /> where their strict enforcement would cause practical difficulties because of circumstances unique <br /> to the individual property under consideration, and shall recommend approval only when it is <br />