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5.0 STAFF COMMENTS/FINDINGS: 5.1 In 1996 the Boerigters purchased the home at 2080 Farrington Avenue, a property that had only a small garden shed and no garage. In 1998 Mr. Boerigter obtained a permit to construct a 640 square foot detached garage on the subject parcel, which garage was constructed in similar fashion to those in the 1950's. Specifically, 1950's homes have garages located next to the home or in rear yard. Mr. Boerigter's garage is set just behind the house. The shed was removed when the garage was constructed. 5.2 In 1999 the City amended the City Code creating an impervious coverage limit equal to 30% of the lot or parcel size. When constructed, the Boerigters garage and its long driveway was not out of the ordinary and did not present a concern to City Staff However, under today' rules the length of the driveway adds a tremendous amount of impervious coverage (2,761 square feet) to the parcel, for which if proposed today, Staff would look for alternatives that attempt to reduce impervious coverage, such as attaching to home or moving to another location. These options, unfortunately, do not exist given the pre-existing status of the garage improvement. 5.3 Staff has reviewed the proposal and determined that that there are limited options available to Mr. Boerigter. Specifically, the structure footprint can be increased, a second level can be constructed, or the Boerigter's can move to a more accommodating home. However, the last two options, a second story and moving, do not qualify as valid reasonable options due to the disruption, displacement and additional cost a second story will create, and the dramatic change unwanted relocation produces. 5.4 The City Code identifies covered attached decks and porches to be part of the principal structure and due to their roofed status they contribute towards the parcels impervious coverage total. In the case of this proposal, these modest additions add 173 square feet of impervious area. However, what is more important than the increased impervious area, is that these two components create a covered entry on a home that has no true foyer and provides a separate outdoor living space which adds a semi-secluded functional space to the home. 5.5 Additionally, the proposal also seeks to add 441 square feet of sidewalk. Currently there are no sidewalks on the premises and the installation of such a feature would be a welcomed improvement and afford guests and family members to navigate from the street to the home or driveway without having to walk on the lawn. 5.6 Over the past year Staff has reviewed and forwarded to the Commission and Council a number of requests that seek to raise the impervious coverage 5 to 15%, Specifically, two requests, John Huppertz (10% variance), 2465 Churchill Street and Richard Prokop (15% variance) 700 County Road B2, were supported by the Planning Commission and City Council. PF3452 - ReA 33103 - Page 3 of 6