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SECTION 9: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Variance: 115 Clay Cliffe Drive City Council Report; 11-11-08 Findings Site Data: Building Height: Flood Plain Buffer: Floor Area Ratio: Hardcover Analysis: Lot Size — 24,630 square feet Existing Use — Residential Existing Zoning — R1-A Property Identification Number: 28-117-23-21-0009 • The proposed lanai will not exceed the allowable height in the R1-A zoning district. • The elevations within 15' of the proposed lanai are all conforming to the required floodplain buffer elevation. • The proposed structure will essentially be a porch / entryway with a roof that includes retractable screens, and will be open to the elements throughout the year. An exterior door will be used to separate the lanai from the remainder of the home. These features lead us to conclude the proposed structure is not part of the floor area of the home and therefore the addition would have no bearing on the existing FAR for this lot. If Council disagrees with staffs interpretation of the lanai and finds that it should be included in the calculation, there is still no problem as the FAR. Including the lanai square footage as part of the floor area would increase the FAR from 24.1% to 25.0% according to calculations provided by the applicant. • The existing impervious surface on the property covers 10,393 square feet (or 42.2% of the lot). • The proposed impervious surface coverage following construction of the lanai will be 10,118 (or 41.08% of the lot). Note that the applicants are proposing to remove significant areas of stone walkway to ensure that even though a covered porch is being built, the overall hardcover will still be going down as part of this project. • In accordance with section 1070.11 of City Code, a proposal that creates impervious surface totals between 36% and 45% requires approval of a shoreland impact plan and a conditional use permit by the City Council. Reviews of both requests are included herein. Application Review: Applicable Code Definitions: Building. Any structure built for the support, shelter or enclosure of persons, animals, chattel or movable property of any kind, and includes any structure. U: 1ProposalslFiled by Employee Ben GozolalCity of Mendota HeightslExarnple Rep --TB Variance and CLIP 2008.doc Page 2 City of Ramsey I Proposal for Routine Professional Planning Services 26