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FILE # LA19-00050 <br />15 July 2019 <br />Page 4 of 4 <br />natural shoreline view. In -ground stairs blend into the shoreline more effectively, but often <br />require some slope stabilization. These are often used where the slope is minor, and better <br />preserve the natural shoreline. <br />Public Comments <br />Public comments were received and are attached as Exhibit F. <br />Issues for Consideration <br />1. Does the Planning Commission find that that the property owner proposes to use the <br />property in a reasonable manner which is not permitted by an official control? <br />2. Does the Planning Commission find that the variance(s), if granted, will not alter the <br />essential character of the neighborhood? <br />3. Does the Commission find it necessary to impose conditions in order to mitigate the <br />impacts created by the granting of the requested variance(s)? <br />4. Are there any other issues or concerns with this application? <br />Planning Staff Recommendation <br />Planning Staff recommends approval of the variance permitting the retaining walls to support the <br />stairs conditioned upon implementation of a landscape plan which screens the walls from the <br />lake. <br />List of Exhibits <br />Exhibit A. Application Summary & Narrative <br />Exhibit B. <br />Practical Difficulties Documentation Form <br />Exhibit C. <br />Proposed Survey <br />Exhibit D. <br />Proposed Stair Plan and Cross Section <br />Exhibit E. <br />Submitted Hardcover Calculations <br />Exhibit F. <br />Neighbor Comments <br />Exhibit G. <br />Property Owners List <br />Exhibit H. <br />Plat Map <br />