08-19-2019 Planning Commission Packet

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LA19-000049 August 19 2019 Page 2 of 6 Section 78-305 -Lot Area/Width: DISTRICT Lot Area Lot Width Required 87,120 s.f. (2 acres) 200' Actual 81,213 s.f. (1.86 acre) 230' @ OHWL Section 78-1403-Structural Building Coverage: Total Lot Area Total Structural Coverage 81,213 s.f. (1.86 acre) Allowed: 16,242.6 s.f. (20%) Proposed: 5,729 s.f. (7%) Section 78-1680-Hardcover Calculations: Stormwater Total Area Allowed Overlay District in Zone Hardcover Existing Hardcover Proposed Hardcover Tier Tier 1 81,213 s.f 20,303 s.f. 17,353 s.f. w/in 14,450 s.f. w/in (25%) (21.37%) 75' (17,79%) 75' Applicable Regulations: Lot Area and Side Setback Variance (78-305) 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 applicants request for additional variances results in the property's inability to conform to all of the standards above.Therefore, lot area 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. Average Lakeshore Setback, Buildings and retaining walls in the 75' Lakeshore (78-1279) The existing home sits almost entirely within the 75' lakeyard setback. The new home will take advantage of the existing homes footprint and massing. The applicant is requesting an average lakeshore setback variance due to proposed retaining walls which exceed the 42inch height maximum. The retaining walls will establish a flat usable lawn space along the side of the home. Retaining walls are also shown within the 75' lakeshore along the front/lakeside of the home. These walls will sit in the same footprint and the existing deck and will be used to create the patio/terrace area.