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FILE#LA19-000007 <br /> 18 March 2019 <br /> Page 5 of 5 <br /> Practical Difficulties Statement <br /> Applicant has provided supporting documentation regarding the applicable Practical Difficulties <br /> attached as Exhibit B, and should be asked for additional testimony regarding the application. <br /> Practical Difficulties Analysis <br /> Staff finds that due to the applicant's choice to build a replacement home within the existing <br /> footprint there are difficulties limiting the volume expansion within the existing setback from <br /> the lake.The location of the neighboring homes creating the average lakeshore setback also <br /> impacts the proposed volume increases. Also,the proposed 61.2 foot setback from the lake <br /> affects the opportunities for improvements on the lake side of the home. <br /> The relocation of the lakeside patio to the main level of the home results in the loss of the <br /> "nonconforming" status of the existing patio setback and hardcover. The new patio request <br /> may be reasonable, however staff suggests a reduction in the size so that the 75-foot zone <br /> hardcover is not increased over existing. <br /> Engineer Comments <br /> The City's Engineer has conducted a cursory review of the plans. Those comments are attached <br /> as Exhibit G.A more thorough review will be done at the time of the building permit review. <br /> Public Comments <br /> To date, no public comments have been received. <br /> Issues for Consideration <br /> 1. Does the Planning Commission find that that the property owner proposes to use the <br /> property in a reasonable manner which is not permitted by an official control? <br /> 2. Does the Planning Commission find that the variance(s), if granted, will not alter <br /> the essential character of the neighborhood? <br /> 3. Does the Commission find it necessary to impose conditions in order to mitigate the <br /> impacts created by the granting of the requested variance(s)? <br /> 4. Are there any other issues or concerns with this application? <br /> Planning Staff Recommendation <br /> Planning Staff recommends approval should the planning commission agree with and/or identify <br /> practical difficulties supporting the variances. Staff does not support the larger patio in the 75 <br /> lake yard as proposed. <br /> List of Exhibits <br /> Exhibit A. Application <br /> Exhibit B. Practical Difficulties Documentation Form <br /> Exhibit C. Existing Survey <br /> Exhibit D. Proposed Survey/Site Plan <br /> Exhibit E. Proposed Plans and Elevations <br /> Exhibit F. Submitted Hardcover Calculations <br /> Exhibit G. City Engineer Comments <br /> Exhibit H. Property Owners List <br /> Exhibit I. Plat Map <br />