8114 BEVERLY BLVD 2018-01-02 MF Import

subject property that conformed to the zoning code in effect when the improvement was constructed. a. Findines: The applicant has stated that there is an existing concrete patio area which has been there for twenty-five years. She is paraplegic since March of 1992 and uses a ramp for access from the back door onto the concrete patio which extends into the carport and garage. Without a roof over the patio the snow and ice make it impossible to leave her home. b. Conclusions: The existing covered garage and carport patio area is 780 square feet, by covering the remaining concrete patio area the coverage would be 1,356 square feet. This additional patio coverage would provide a protective passage way into the garage, however would exceed the allowable accessory building coverage by 356 square feet. Criterion No. 2. That the variance will not b,- materially detrimental to the property in the area of the subject property or to the 'ity as a whole. a. Findings: The added patio Lover would extend from th,; existing garage and carport patio structure extending north for 24 feet. This would be 22 feet from the closest property line to the north. b. Conclusions: No adverse comments have been received at this time. Criterion No. 3: That the variance will only grant the subject property the same general rights enjoyed by other pronertty in the same area and zone as the subject property. a. Findings: Many of the homes in the area have accessory structures on site ranging from small garages to large garage/workshops, however, the square footage of these builcmgs could not be determined. b. Conclusions: The granting of the variance would allow the same general rights enjoyed by a few other properties in the area. Criterion No. 4: That the variance is the minimum necessary to allow the subject property the general rights described in Criterion 3.