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AGENDA ITEM <br />Prepared By: mcc Reviewed By: J Barnhart Approved By: DJR <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />1. Purpose. This application is regarding a rear yard setback variance for an addition. <br /> <br />2. MN§15.99 Application Deadline. The application was received on March 6, 2019 and <br />considered to be complete on March 15th. Therefore the 60-Day review period expires on May <br />14th. <br /> <br />3. Background/ Summary. The applicant is requesting a variance from the rear (street) yard <br />setback to construct a small addition to the existing home 22.3 feet from the North Shore Drive <br />property line where a 30-foot setback is required, on the west side of the home. <br /> <br />4. Planning Commission Vote and Comment. On April 15th the Planning Commission held a <br />public hearing. Following the public hearing the Planning Commission voted 7 to 0 in favor of a <br />motion to approve the requested variance. The Commission discussed the need for an <br />encroachment agreement for the walls on City property to the west. <br /> <br />5. Public Comment. Comments from the public were received on this request and are included as <br />Exhibit D. <br /> <br />6. Staff Recommendation. Staff recommends approval. An encroachment agreement was recorded <br />in 2007 addressing the retaining walls over the property line. No new agreement is necessary. <br /> <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED <br />Motion to adopt or amend the approval resolution. Note, if the Council votes to table the application the <br />60-day review deadline should be formally extended until July 13, 2019. <br /> <br />Exhibits <br />A. Draft Resolution <br />B. Proposed Plans <br />C. Draft PC Minutes <br />D. Public Comment <br />E. PC Staff Report <br /> <br />References <br /> PC Exhibits 04/15/19 <br />Exhibit A. Application <br />Exhibit B. Practical Difficulties Documentation Form <br />Exhibit C. Existing & Proposed Survey/Site Plan <br />Exhibit D. Proposed Plans and Elevations <br />Exhibit E. Submitted Hardcover Calculations <br />Exhibit F. City Engineer Memo <br />Exhibit G. Neighbor Comments <br />Exhibit H. Aerial Photos <br />Exhibit I. Property Owners List <br />Exhibit J. Plat Map <br />Item No.: 17 Date: May 13, 2019 <br />Item Description: LA19-000021 – Ben and Katrina Wasscher, 4775 North Shore Drive, <br />Variances – Resolution <br />Presenter: Melanie Curtis <br />Planner <br />Agenda <br />Section: <br />Consent Agenda