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AGENDA ITEM <br />Prepared By: mcc Reviewed By: J. Barnhart Approved By: DJR <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />1. Purpose. This application is regarding a hardcover variance to allow a 10’ x 10’ driveway <br />turnaround. <br /> <br />2. MN§15.99 Application Deadline. The application was received on August 19th and considered <br />to be complete on August 25th. Therefore the 60-Day review period expires on October 25, 2020. <br /> <br />3. Background/ Summary. The owners built a new home on the property which was completed in <br />2019; the property was designed to conform to the 25% hardcover limitation. After living in the <br />home through one winter the owners have realized there are a number of challenges in their <br />driveway design relating to its length and narrowness; its orientation and proximity to the home; <br />and the steep slope leading up to Casco Point Road. They are requesting a hardcover variance to <br />permit an additional 100 square feet of driveway hardcover to add a 10’ x 10’ back up apron so <br />they and their guests may drive out of the property facing frontward. <br /> <br />Due to a calculation error by the surveyor, the property is currently 43 square feet over the 25% <br />limitation. The owners are requesting approval for hardcover to permit the backup apron, also to <br />formally acknowledge the additional 43 square feet of existing hardcover. <br /> <br />4. Planning Commission Vote and Comment. On September 21st the Planning Commission held a <br />public hearing. Following the public hearing the Planning Commission voted 5 to 0 on a motion <br />to approve the requested variance. <br /> <br />5. Public Comment. Comments from the neighbors were received and are attached as Exhibit D. <br /> <br />6. Staff Recommendation. 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. Draft PC Minutes <br />D. Public Comment <br />E. PC Staff Report <br /> <br />References <br />PC Exhibits 09/21/2020 <br />A. Application <br />B. Practical Difficulties Documentation Form <br />C. Proposed Survey/Site Plan <br />D. Applicant Photos <br />E. Submitted Hardcover Calculations <br />F. Neighbor Comments <br />Item No.: 10 Date: October 12, 2020 <br />Item Description: LA20-000058 – Mark & Mary Enger, 2697 Casco Point Rd, <br />Variance – Resolution <br />Presenter: Melanie Curtis <br />Planner <br />Agenda <br />Section: <br />Consent Agenda