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Date Application Received: 05/23/2018 Date Application Considered as Complete: 06/14/2018 60 -Day Review Period Expires: 8/13/2018 To: Chair Thiesse and Planning Commission Members Dustin Rief, City Administrator From: Laura Oakden, Planner Date: 18 June 2018 Subject: #LA18-000056, Black Bear Builders o/b/o Chris & Leslie Neugent, 710 Big Island, Variances, Public Hearing Application Summary: The applicant is requesting variances for hardcover and a retaining wall in the 75 foot lake yard setback. Staff Recommendation: Planning Department Staff recommends approval. Background Variances were granted in 2016 (File 16-3618) and 2018 (LA18-000004) permitting additions to an existing cabin on the property. The applicant proposes three improvements within the 75 lake yard, labeled A, B, and C on the attached plan. Improvements A and B are permitted by code, no variances are necessary. Improvement C requires a variance and is the subject of this application. The property owners are requesting the retaining wall and hardcover variances. The property currently has a small path with a retaining wall to access the west dock. The retaining wall is failing with a significantly slanted walking path. Included as part of the proposed improvements are extensive landscaping around the shoreline and throughout the property. They are proposing to remove 4 trees within the 75' lakeyard and they will plant 8 native trees in various locations in the lakeyard. Please refer to the landscape plan exhibit for further detail. The applicant is also proposing a 4 foot walkway from the main dock and stairs to the house as well as additional hardcover for access from the lake to the detached garage. They are proposing to use a variety of materials including pavers on the walking, rock to match the existing rip rap along the shore, geogrid grass pavers, and gravel pavers. These improvement are allowed per City Code 78- 1282 (6) for handicap accessibility. LOT ANALYSIS WORKSHEET Section 78-570 & 78-1279 - Setbacks: RS DISTRICT Required Existing Proposed South Side 50' 81.7' Cabin = No Change East Side 50' 261' Cabin =No Change Lakeshore 75' Cabin (screen porch) = 75' Cabin 75' (No Change)