Referral Response Memo from Water Resources Coordinator 06-06-2012Memorandum
TO: Bob Generous, Senior Planner
FROM: Terry Jeffery, Water Resources Coordinator
DATE: June 6, 2012
RE: Donohue Variance: 6561 Troendle Circle
I have reviewed the application for a variance from the hard cover requirements
submitted by Mr. Jay Donohue. The applicant purchased a property which already
exceeded the total allowed hardcover by 4.9% as a result of the home alone. In
addition, the previous owner had installed a patio which brought the total hardcover to
32.7 %.
The applicant is proposing to remove the patio and construct a porch which will reduce
the total hardcover. This reduction will result in an improved condition compared to
what existed when the current owner purchased the property. A review to the resident
concerns database does not indicate any anomalous drainage issues or storm sewer
capacity issues in the vicinity.
Because the applicant is proposing to improve conditions that were created prior to his
taking ownership of the property, I would recommend approval of the requested
variance. This concludes my review of the variance request. Additional comments may
be forthcoming on the site plan depending upon the outcome of the variance request.