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Date Application Received: 12/16/2020 <br />Date Application Considered as Complete: 12/30/2020 <br />60-Day Review Period Expires: 02/29/2021 <br /> <br /> <br />To: Chair Ressler and Planning Commission Members <br /> Ron Olson, Interim City Administrator <br /> <br />From: Laura Oakden, Planner <br /> <br />Date: January 19, 2021 <br /> <br />Subject: LA20-000077, Premium Construction LLC, Variance <br />Public Hearing <br /> <br /> <br />Background <br />The applicant is asking for an average lakeshore setback to allow for a chimney for a wood <br />burning fireplace to be constructed lakeward of the average lakeshore setback along the north <br />side of the new home. This property received an average lakeshore setback variance and <br />hardcover variance in 2019 (LA19-000048) to construct a new home. At that time a chimney <br />was anticipated on the south side of the property behind the average lakeshore setback. <br /> <br />The applicant has received a building permit for a new home (RPS20 -000142) with the chimney <br />removed from the plans, which meet the approved variances and city codes. <br /> <br />Practical Difficulties Analysis <br />Applicant Submittal Information: The applicant has identified the extreme average lakeshore <br />setback as practical difficulties supporting the requested variance. Additionally, they have <br />provided supporting documentation regarding Practical Difficulties attached as Exhibit B, and <br />should be asked for additional testimony regarding the application. <br /> <br />Planning Staff Practical Difficulty Analysis: Regarding practical difficulty, Staff finds the variances <br />previously granted for the property allow for construction of a new home and allows for a <br />reasonable use of the property. A chimney would act as an amenity and not necessary to the <br />use of the property for a single family home. The applicant has shown they can meet the city <br />code by submitting plans and receiving a new house building permit. <br /> <br />LOT ANALYSIS WORKSHEET <br />Section 78-350 - Setbacks: <br />DISTRICT LR-1C Required New House Permit <br />Street 30’ 40’ <br />Side 7.8’ (North) 14’ <br />Application Summary: The applicant is requesting an average lakeshore setback variance to <br />allow a wood burning chimney on a new home. <br />Staff Recommendation: Staff finds the practical difficulties are not met. The Planning <br />Commission should determine if the average lakeshore setback variance is supported by <br />practical difficulty and make a recommendation.