08-19-2019 Planning Commission Packet

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LA19-000049 August 19 2019 Page 6 of 6 Practical Difficulties Analysis Staff finds applicant is working to improve the site by working within the existing building footprint and massing of the proposed home. The new home is further from the lakeshore compared to the existing home. The applicant is also reducing the overall hardcover of the property. Due to the location of the existing home in the lakeyard, grading will need to be done to remove the existing home and restore the lawn and for the new proposed home. The proposed IUP is reasonable to allow the construction of a new home. Engineer Comments The engineer completed a review of the grading plan and found no issues. A more thorough review will be completed when a building permit is submitted. Public Comments One neighbor has submitted an email in support of the project. It is included as exhibit F. Issues for Consideration 1. Does the Planning Commission find that that the property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner which is not permitted by an official control? 2. Does the Planning Commission find that the variance(s), if granted, will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood? 3. Does the Commission find it necessary to impose conditions in order to mitigate the impacts created by the granting of the requested variance(s)? 4. Are there any other issues or concerns with this application? Planning Staff Recommendation Planning Staff recommends approval of the proposed variances and interim use permit. List of Exhibits Exhibit A. Application Exhibit B. Practical Difficulties Documentation Form Exhibit C. Proposed Survey Exhibit D. Proposed Plans and Elevations Exhibit E. Submitted Hardcover Calculations Exhibit F. Narrative Exhibit G. Neighbor's Comments Exhibit H. Annotated Survey Exhibit I. Property Owners List and Map