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[Attachment A] This map illustrates the location of the present variance application. [Site Plan] The City Code limits the amount of impervious coverage (i.e., building footprints, driveways, patios, and the like) to 30% of a single-family residential property. The proposed garage addition and the related driveway expansion would increase the impervious surface area on the property to about 31.5%. The original proposal included an even larger addition that would have encroached into the required side yard setback, but through the attempt to alleviate the concerns of the neighbors, the applicants have reduced the size of the addition so that it would not protrude as far in front of the existing structure or encroach into the side yard setback. Because the current proposal still exceeds the allowable impervious coverage, however, a variance is required. In order to approve a variance request, the applicant must demonstrate that he or she would be burdened with an undue hardship if held to the requirements established in the City Code. Based on the materials reviewed far this variance request, Planning Division staff does not believe that such a hardship exists. Existing improvements on the property include a two-car, attached garage; an additional garage stall and more indoor storage area can be developed without the need for a variance. Based on this summary of the comments and findings detailed in Section 5 of the project report dates July 11, 2007, the Planning Division recommends DENIAL of the Nordlings' request for a VARIANCE to the impervious coverage limits set forth in § 1004.01 A6 (Maximum Total Surface Area) of the City Code.