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Planner: conditional approval recommended for impervious-coverage variance at 1116 Francis Street

Planning Commission · March 1, 2026
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Summary

Staff recommended conditional approval of an impervious-coverage variance for 1116 Francis Street (Lynnwood Park) to allow backyard improvements that increase coverage from 35% to 54.41%, with a condition requiring stormwater controls for added impervious area; a neighbor’s fire-pit concern was resolved after the applicant confirmed use of gas.

Staff presented a variance request for 1116 Francis Street seeking an increase in impervious coverage from the standard 35% to 54.41% to accommodate backyard improvements including a gravel area, patio and a fire pit. The property already has higher-than-standard coverage (about 44.29% reported), and staff recommended conditional approval because the site is in Lynnwood Park, is below minimum lot size and the applicant agreed to provide stormwater…

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