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Date Application Received: 06/23/2020 <br />Date Application Considered as Complete: 06/24/2020 <br />60-Day Review Period Expires: 08/23/2020 <br /> <br /> <br />To: Chair Ressler and Planning Commission Members <br /> Dustin Rief, City Administrator <br /> <br />From: Laura Oakden <br /> Planner <br /> <br />Date: July 20, 2020 <br /> <br />Subject: LA20-000042, Lake Country Builders o/b/o Ron and Holly Rocca, 2520 Casco <br />Point Road, Variance, Public Hearing <br /> <br /> <br />Background <br />The applicants are proposing to construct a garage addition to the existing home. This is a long <br />narrow lot that fronts on Lake Minnetonka. The existing home is nonconforming with a 5.7’ <br />side yard setback where 7.5’ is required. The majority of the proposed addition meets the <br />setback for the proposed garage space, however, a portion to accommodate an existing <br />stairway is proposed to be 5.8’ from the property line. This portion is 6’ by 2’ for a total of 12 <br />square feet of new encroachment into the side yard setback. The applicant is also proposing to <br />redesign the driveway and will bring the hardcover for the property into conformance from 29% <br />to 24.5%. <br /> <br />Practical Difficulties Analysis (For Variance Applications Only) <br />Applicant Submittal Information: The applicant has identified the location of the existing home <br />and existing stairwell in nonconforming location in a substandard lot as practical difficulties <br />supporting the requested variance. Additionally, they have provided supporting documentation <br />regarding Practical Difficulties attached as Exhibit B, and should be asked for additional <br />testimony regarding the application. <br /> <br />Planning Staff Practical Difficulty Analysis: Regarding practical difficulty, Staff finds there are <br />practical difficulties due to the substandard narrow lot and the existing home. The applicant is <br />only proposing a small encroachment into the setback to allow for a landings to the existing <br />stairs. Majority of the addition is in conforming location minimizing the footprint within the <br />setback. The applicant is also proposing to reconstruct the driveway and bring the hardcover for <br />the property into conformance. <br /> <br />LOT ANALYSIS WORKSHEET <br />Section 78-350 - Setbacks: <br />DISTRICT LR-1C Required Existing Proposed <br />Lake 75’ 93.6 No Change <br />Street 30’ 230’ 200’ <br />Application Summary: The applicant is requesting side yard setback variance. <br />Staff Recommendation: Planning Department Staff recommends approval.