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indirect drainage to Lake Josephine through a series of retention ponds. 2. The steep road-side topography of the parcel creates a physical hardship for the applicant, as it requires regrading of the site and an extended driveway to reduce the slope of the driveway on the site. The irregularity of the lot, 124 feet on the west side and 137 feet of the east side, and the length of the driveway to reduce the steep grade, create physical hardships to meet current setbacks uniformly along the south (rear) property line. The house, with the current design, could be moved forward toward the street three feet to eliminate the rear setback problem. Alternately, the house could be slightly redesigned to eliminate the need for a setback variance. 3. The existing topography of the site has been compared with the proposed grading plan, which will alter the elevations of the entire lot. The lot was approved in 1978, prior to adoption of the current shoreland management ordinance. The proposed grading plan shows that the majority of drainage will not be diverted to adjacent properties; The slopes and swales divert surface water to the north to the street. However, this should be verified in the field at the time of construction. 4. The reduced rear setback (3 feet) and the additional 10% impervious surface coverage variance is in harmony with the existing development in the area, the general purpose and intent of the City's Comprehensive Plan and Title 10 of the City Code (Zoning). 5. The proposed variances, if granted, will not adversely affect the public health, safety, or general welfare. The lot is irregularly shaped and the storm water/drainage will be handled by the City's storm water and ponding system in this area. 4.0 Staff Recommendation 4.1 Based on the findings outlined in Section 3.1, staff recommended approval of the requests for variances to reduce the rear setback (by 3 feet to 27 feet (screened in part by the regrading), and increase the impervious surface coverage of a parcel in a shore land management district to 35% for the purpose of regrading the site and constructing a single family residence on an undeveloped parcel at 1240 Belair Circle, with the following provIsIOns: 1. On-site grading must be verified in the field to insure that drainage is not diverted to adjacent properties. 2. Prior to site grading, and before any utility construction is commenced or building permits are issued, an erosion control plan must be submitted for approval, and all erosion control actions shall be implemented and inspected. PF3093 - RCA (01/25/99) - Page 3 of 4