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Project Narrative: <br /> This proposal includes an expansion variance request to re-build an existing non-conforming 149 square <br /> foot accessory structure within the 75-foot lake setback in order to comply with current Zoning <br /> Ordinance guidelines and Minnehaha Creek Watershed District's (MCWD)Stormwater Management <br /> Rule.The re-built accessory structure will serve as an ancillary use to the one-family dwelling currently <br /> under construction,which is permitted by the Zoning Chapter. The proposed structure includes a small <br /> water closet room and an area for the storage of boat and lake activity items. <br /> The Zoning Chapter allows the in-kind re-development of an existing non-conforming structure within <br /> the 75-foot lake setback. However,the existing structure cannot be re-built in-kind at the existing finish <br /> floor elevation.The existing structure's building footprint where it meets grade is 931.1' and the low <br /> opening of 932' is 1.5' below the MCWD's required low opening elevation of 933.5'. <br /> In order to re-build to meet these requirements,the proposed structure requires an upward expansion <br /> to the low opening elevation of 933.5'. In addition to the upward expansion of the low opening <br /> elevation,the proposed roof height expands beyond the existing structure's roof height as it sits today. <br /> However, when the existing structure where it meets grade (931.1') is placed at the new low opening <br /> elevation (933.5')of the proposed structure,the proposed structure's building envelope fits within the <br /> existing structure's envelope. <br /> In general, the property owner and applicant believe that the variance is compatible with the general <br /> intent of the Ordinance and comprehensive plan and does not alter the character of the surrounding <br /> context. We would appreciate a recommendation for a variance approval. <br /> Thank you. <br />