07-15-2019 Planning Commission Packet

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LA19-000048 July 15,2018 Page 2 of 5 Actual 20,943 s.f. (0.48 acre) 78' @ 75'/ 80'@ OHWL Section 78-1403-Structural Building Coverage: Total Lot Area Total Structural Coverage 20,943 s.f. (0.48 acre) Allowed: 4,188.6 s.f. (20%) Proposed: 3,926 s.f. (18.7%) Section 78-1700-Hardcover Calculations: Stormwater Total Area Allowed Existing Overlay District in Zone Hardcover Hardcover Proposed Hardcover Tier Tier 1 20,943 s.f. 5,235.75 s.f. 6,396 s.f. 6,093 s.f. (25%) (30.5 %) (29.5 %) Applicable Regulations: Variance (78-350) Zoning Code Section 78-72 provides options for the redevelopment of lots which do not meet the minimum area or width requirements for the respective zoning district. Substandard properties within the Shoreland Overlay District, like the subject lot, are able to be redeveloped without variances if specific standards are met; such as: 1. All setback requirements can be met; 2. A Type 1 sewage treatment system consistent with Minnesota Rules, chapter 7080, can be installed or the lot is connected to a public sewer; and 3. The impervious surface coverage meets all hardcover location and square footage restrictions of this chapter and the total square footage of hardcover does not exceed 25 percent of the entire lot area. 4. All other zoning district standards can be met. The applicant's request for average lakeshore setback and hardcover variances results in the property's inability to conform to all of the standards above.Therefore, lot area and width variances are required in order to redevelop the property.The ability to develop the property consistent with other existing developed properties in the neighborhood would be limited if the area and width variances are not granted. Variance (78-1279) Average lakeshore setback. No principal or accessory building shall be located closer to the lakeshore than the average distance from the shoreline of existing residence buildings on adjacent lots. The average lakeshore setback line shall be a straight line connecting the most lakeward protrusions of the residence buildings on the immediately adjacent lakeshore lots. The applicant is proposing a new home forward of this setback line. The current home encroaches into this setback due to the significant setback established by the neighbor to the north,that home is 258 feet from the lakeshore. The new proposed home on the property is set at 141 feet from the lakeshore.The home to the north is set so far behind the property, the ALS greatly limits a reasonable building envelope. The applicant is proposing the new home will be closer to the northern neighbor and closer to the lake that the current home. The neighbor to the north has submitted a signed acknowledgement form and had multiple discussions with staff regarding the project.