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AGENDAITEM Item No.: 14 Date: April 24, 2017 Item Description: #17-3917, James & Vicki Splinter, 4005 North Shore Drive, Variances — Resolution Presenter: Melanie Curtis Agenda Planning Department Planner Section: Report Purpose. This application is regarding variances to redevelop the substandard property. 2. MN§15.99 Application Deadline. The application was received on February 22, 2017; it was considered as complete on March 6. Therefore the 60 -Day review period expires on May 5, 2017. Background. The applicants recently purchased the newly constructed home at 4009 North Shore Drive; they subsequently acquired the subject property at 4005 North Shore Drive and wish to construct a new single family residence and in -ground swimming pool. Due to the shape, size, and location of the property, the applicants are requesting side street setback and average lakeshore setback variances for the home and pool. Additionally, the property does not conform to the LR- I B minimum size and width requirements; lot area and lot width variances are required. 4. Planning Commission Comment. On March 20, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and reviewed the application. Following the public hearing the Conunission voted 5 to 0 in favor of a motion to approve the variances subject to the following conditions: a) The driveway must be revised to comply with City codes and Hennepin County permits; b) Submittal of revised hardcover calculations resulting from the above required driveway changes; c) Clarification about and revision of the proposed privacy fence; and d) Submittal of retaining wall engineering with the building permit. Public Comment. Comments from the public were received and included in the Planning Commission packet. Additional comments and testimony was provided during the meeting. Please refer to the attached Planning Commission minutes for further detail. No comments have been received after the meeting. 6. Updates. The applicants have worked with Hennepin County on the driveway access permit and have provided a revised plan meeting Hennepin County's and the City Engineer's approval. Further, the applicants have reached out to some of the neighbors and believe they have reached an understanding and/or compromise addressing the neighbor's concerns. The revised plan uses the existing curb cut onto North Shore Drive. This results in a narrow driveway corridor running along the east lot line. The applicants are proposing to construct a privacy fence 10 feet from the property line on the interior side of the driveway with plantings on the inside of the fence. The revised plan reflects an increase in the hardcover proposed from 21.6% to 24.8%, this increase is conforming. 7. Staff Recommendation. Staff recommends approval with the condition that the applicant provide an off-site staging and parking plan for contractors working on the site during the demolition of the existing home and the construction of the new home. It is the recommendation of staff that no on street parking be provided. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED Motion to adopt or amend the approval resolution. Prepared By: VY)GG Reviewed By: J. Barnhart Approved By: D5R