pf_03279 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home

2.3 Section 1016.26Bl (Storm Water Management) requires all single-family lots within the Shoreland Management District to have no more that 25% impervious site coverage. Impervious area includes roof, sidewalk, patio, and driveway areas. The Witt lot is 8,716 square feet in size which allows for an impervious area of 2, 179 square feet. The existing home, drive, sidewalk, and detached garage has an impervious area of 3,005 square feet or 34.5%. The proposed home, storage building, existing and proposed driveway will have an impervious calculation of 3,305 square feet or 38% and requires a variance to allow redevelopment to occur on the parcel. 2.4 Section 1016.16 (Structure Design Standards) requires structures to be set back a minimum of 75 feet from the ordinary high watermark (OHW). The proposed home will be setback 49 feet from the Ordinary High Watermark (OHW). This setback is approximately the same as the existing structure (48 feet) and is consistent with the adjacent homes. Because the new home is proposed to be placed less than the required 75-foot setback a variance is required. 2.5 Chart to review required variances: Code 70% Requirement Existing Proposed Variance Requirement Condition Condition Condition Lot Width at Shoreline 100 feet 70 feet 51 feet Same 49 feet Lot Area 15,000 sq. ft. 10,500 sq. ft. 8,716 sq. ft. Same 1,784 sq. ft. Impervious Covera2e 25% NA 34.5% 38% 11.8% Shoreland Setback 75 feet NA 48 feet 49 feet 26 feet Front Yard Setback 30 feet NA 6 feet (garage) 6 feet 29 feet 2.6 The City discussed with Mr. Witt the option of constructing an addition and completing a major remodeling. However given the age of the structure and its dated structural components, Mr. Witt has determined that razing the structure and starting over is the best and most cost effective solution. 3.0 STAFF COMMENT 3.1 Variances may be granted where the strict enforcement of the literal provisions of the ordinance would cause "undue hardship". The granting of a variance shall only occur when it can be demonstrated that such an action will be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the ordinance. 3.2 "Undue hardship" as used in connection with the granting a variance means the property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use if used under conditions allowed by the official controls, the plight of the land owner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created by the land owner, and the variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality. 3.3 Conditions may be attached to a variance that mitigate the impacts on adjoining properties. PF3279 - RCA (021201) Page 2 of 5