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4.0 REVIEW of REQUEST: 4.1 Mark Koenig has submitted a proposal to replace an existing detached accessory building and replace/expand the paved surface on the parcel. The proposal seeks approval for the construction of a 528 sq. ft. garage and 828 SQ. ft. of increased impervious coverage. He also seeks approval to locate the garage and driveway two feet from the side yard property line. 4.2 The Koenig home was constructed in 1940 and lies on a 6,750 square foot (50 foot by 135 foot) lot. The home has a foundation size of 782 sq. ft.; a driveway of 606 sq. ft.; a patio of 289 sq. ft.; and an existing detached accessory building of 359 sq. ft., all of which add up to a total existing coverage of 2.036 SQ. ft. or 30%. 4.3 The proposed improvements, a 528 sq. ft. detached garage, a 176 sq. ft. parking slab behind the garage, and 637 sq. ft. of replaced and additional driveway, increases the parcel's impervious coverage to 2.863 SQ. ft. or 42.4%, requiring two variances before a building permit can be issued. 4.4 Variance Conditions Proposed: SECTION 1004.01A6 Existing Condition Proposed Condition Variance Requested Lot covera2e 2,025 SQ. ft./30% 2,036 SQ. ft./30% 2,863 SQ. ft./42.4% 838 SQ. ft./12.4% SECTION 1004.02D5 Minimum Side Yard Setback 5 feet 5" to 2' -3" 2 feet 3 Feet 5.0 STAFF COMMENTS/FINDINGS: 5.1 Section 1004.0lA6 reads: "Maximum Total Suiface Area: Including detached accessory buildings, principal structures, pavement suifaces (asphalt, concrete and/or brick, stone or other paver), the total impervious suiface on a residential lot or parcel shall not exceed 30% of the total lot or parcel size." The Koenig parcel is 6,750 square feet in size, affording 2,025 square feet of impervious coverage. Built before the 30% surface coverage requirement, the current principal structure (782 sq. ft.), driveway (606 sq. ft.), patio (289 sq. ft.) and existing detached garage (359 sq. ft.) occupy an estimated 1,982 or 29.4% of impervious area. The proposal to increase the impervious coverage on the parcel to 2,574 square feet requires a 548 square foot variance or an overage of 8.1 %. 5.2 Section 1004.02D5 (Dwelling Dimensions, Side Yard Setbacks) requires detached accessory buildings to have a minimum setback of 5 feet from a side yard property line and Section 703.04B9 ( Driveways on Private Property) requires residential driveways to be setback a minimum of 5 feet from a side lot line. PF3501 - ReA 081803 - Page 2 of 6