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AGENDA ITEM <br /> <br />Prepared By: LLO Reviewed By: J. Barnhart Approved By DJR <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />1. Purpose. The applicant is requesting side yard setback variance. <br /> <br />2. Background. The applicants are proposing to construct a garage addition to the existing home. This <br />is a long narrow lot that fronts on Lake Minnetonka. The existing home is nonconforming with a 5.7’ <br />side yard setback. The majority of the proposed addition meets the 7.5’ setback for the proposed garage <br />space, however, a portion to accommodate an existing stairway is proposed to be 5.8’ from the property <br />line. This portion is 6’ by 2’ for a total of 12 sq.ft., creating a new encroachment into the side yard <br />setback. The applicant is also proposing to redesign the driveway and will bring the hardcover for the <br />property into conformance from 29% to 24.5%. <br /> <br />3. 15.99 Deadline. The application was deemed complete on June 24, 2020. The 60-day review period <br />will expire 08/23/2020. <br /> <br />4. Planning Commission Vote and Comment. The planning commission reviewed the application and <br />held a public hearing at their meeting on July 20th. The commission discussed the application has practical <br />difficulties with the narrow lot and dealing with the existing condition for the current placement of the <br />stairs. Commissioner Kirchner stated concerns with allowing a new encroachment within the setback. The <br />Commission voted to recommended approval 5-1 with Kirchner opposed. <br /> <br />5. Public Comment No public comments were made. The applicant submitted a letter from the <br />neighbor in support of the project. <br /> <br />6. Staff Recommendation. Planning Department Staff recommends approval. <br /> <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED <br />Motion to adopt or amend the approval resolution. <br /> <br />Exhibits <br />A. Draft Resolution <br />B. Proposed Plans <br />C. PC Staff Report <br /> <br />References <br />PC Exhibits <br />Exhibit A. Application <br />Exhibit B. Practical Difficulties Documentation Form <br />Exhibit C. Existing & Proposed Survey/Site Plan <br />Exhibit D. Proposed Plans and Elevations <br />Exhibit E. Submitted Hardcover Calculations <br />Exhibit F. Neighbor Support Letter <br />Exhibit G. Property Owners List and Map <br /> <br /> <br />Item No.: 13 Date: August 13, 2020 <br />Item Description: LA20-000042 – Lake Country Builders o/b/o Ron and Holly Rocca, <br />2520 Casco Point Road, Variance – Resolution <br />Presenter: Laura Oakden <br />Planner <br />Agenda <br />Section: <br />Planning Department <br />Report