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AGENDA ITEM Prepared By: LLO Reviewed By: J. Barnhart Approved By: DJR 1. Purpose. The applicant is requesting a street yard setback variance to allow for an addition to the existing home. 2. Background. The applicant is looking to convert an existing garage into living space for the home. They are proposing to construct a new garage addition with porch above in the street yard. The applicant originally requested 4 variances: Street yard setback, Average Lakeshore Setback, variance from the driveway back up apron standards, and a driveway wider than 8’ in the 75’ lakeyard (Exhibit F). The applicant submitted addition information for the Commissioners to review, Exhibit G. After review by the Planning Commission, the applicant submitted amended plans, reducing the size of the addition by 2 feet, eliminating 3 of the variances. The applicant is requesting a street yard setback variance to allow a 16’ setback (30’ is required), Exhibit A and B. The applicant has submitted additional information noting that they have redesigned the plans. The applicant also included photos of a neighboring project (1973 Fagerness Point Rd) stating they would like a similar outcome. While the applicant’s proposed project would be very similar in design to the referenced neighbor’s (1973) final project the properties have very different existing conditions. 1973 Fagerness had an existing garage and received variances which allowed them to reconstruct the garage. Their reconstructed garage is roughly 4’ farther back from the street than the existing garage, improving the nonconformity. Their hardcover increased from 18.5% to 21%, yet still below the allowed 25%; new hardcover was permitted in the 75’ lakeyard to allow for a driveway. The applicant’s additional narrative and the approved plans for 1973 Fagerness are attached as Exhibits C and D. 2. 15.99 Deadline. The applicant made a complete application on August 30, 2020. Following the 60- day rule the application review period will expire October 29, 2020. 3. Planning Commission Vote and Comment. The Planning Commission reviewed the presented item and held the public hearing on September 21st, 2020. The applicant had submitted addition information for a narrative and practical difficulty attached as Exhibit D for the Planning Commission Meeting. The Commissioners reviewed the application and discussed the 4 proposed variances. Commissioners came to a consensus that they could not support the application as proposed. However, with amendments to the project including removal of the encroachment into the Average Lakeshore Setback, might make for a stronger variance application. The Commission found that the practical difficulties submitted did not support the requested variances. The Commission voted 5-0 to deny to variance request. 4. Public Comment Three letters of public comment were received (1971, 1975 and 1981 Fagerness Pt. Rd.) Exhibit E. 5. Staff Recommendation. Staff had recommended denial for the original application with a 4 proposed variances. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED The Council should review the amended plans and determine if practical difficulties are met. Council should then direct staff to draft a resolution. Item No.: 16 Date: October 12, 2020 Item Description: LA20-000057 – Michael Gallus Construction Inc., 1985 Fagerness Point Road, Variances Presenter: Laura Oakden Planner Agenda Section: Planning Department Report