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Date Application Received:01/20/2021 <br /> Date Application Considered as Complete:01/20/2021 '�,O VQ <br /> 60-Day Review Period Expires: 03/19/2021 <br /> :j., <br /> To: Chair Ressler and Planning Commission Members <br /> Ron Olson, Interim City Administrator `�� 11rP� <br /> 41 EsH04' <br /> From: Laura Oakden <br /> Planner <br /> Date: February 16, 2021 <br /> Subject: LA21-000010, Chamberlain Fine Custom Homes. 133 Chevy Chase,Variance, <br /> Public Hearing <br /> Application Summary: The applicant is requesting a rear yard setback. <br /> Staff Recommendation: Planning Department Staff has determined that the practical <br /> difficulties standards are not met. The Planning Commission should review the submitted <br /> documents. <br /> Background <br /> The applicants are looking to add a cover screened porch to the rear of their home. The home <br /> sits on a curved road with neighbors on either side. The Wayzata Country Club abuts the <br /> property to the north. <br /> Practical Difficulties Analysis <br /> Applicant Submittal Information:The applicant has identified the location of the existing home <br /> and the substandard lot area as practical difficulties supporting the requested variance. <br /> Additionally,they have provided supporting documentation regarding Practical Difficulties <br /> attached as Exhibit B, and should be asked for additional testimony regarding the application. <br /> Planning Staff Practical Difficulty Analysis: Regarding practical difficulty,Staff finds the <br /> submitted practical difficulties are not met.The proposed addition would have minimal impact <br /> to the neighbors and would not alter the character of the neighborhood. However,the property <br /> owner has adequate use of the lot currently for a single family home and there are other <br /> locations for a conforming additions.There is room on the property for home additions along <br /> the side of the home or along the rear western part for the proposed porch which would could <br /> setback standards. The proposed addition acts as a convenience to the property and not a <br /> necessity to the use of the lot. <br /> LOT ANALYSIS WORKSHEET <br /> Section 78-230-Setbacks: <br /> DISTRICT R-1A Required Existing Proposed <br /> Front 35' 69.5' 62.7' <br /> Rear 30' 32.4' 17.8' <br />