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• Date Application Received: 06/23/2021 <br /> Date Application Considered as Complete:06/23/2021 g.OT <br /> 60-Day Review Period Expires: 08/22/2021 O <br /> To: Chair Kirchner and Planning Commission Members y A• <br /> Adam Edwards, City Administrator ``� <br /> 4kES H 0°- <br /> From: Melanie Curtis, Planner 1'Y1GG <br /> Date: July 19, 2021 <br /> Subject: #LA21-000048, Courtney Paulsen, 1090 Wildhurst Trl, <br /> Variances <br /> Public Hearing <br /> Application Summary: The applicant is requesting a number of variances in order to construct <br /> a 2nd Story addition including a new lakeside deck, including average lakeshore setback, side <br /> yard setback, and hardcover. <br /> Staff Recommendation: Planning Department Staff recommends approval. <br /> Background <br /> The applicants are requesting the following variances in order to construct a 2"d story addition <br /> • <br /> and new lakeside deck on the existing home: average lakeshore setback,side yard setback, and <br /> hardcover.The existing home is situated 2.6 feet from the north side lot line and entirely <br /> lakeward of the average lakeshore setback line.The proposed addition will occupy area within <br /> the required side yard setback. The hardcover currently exceeds the 25% limitation;the <br /> applicants are proposing a 170 square foot hardcover reduction. <br /> Practical Difficulties Analysis <br /> Applicant Submittal Information:The applicant has identified the existing lot configuration, <br /> neighboring home locations, and their relationship to the lakeshore as practical difficulties <br /> supporting the requested variances.Additionally,they have provided supporting documentation <br /> regarding Practical Difficulties attached as Exhibit B, and should be asked for additional <br /> testimony regarding the application. <br /> Planning Staff Practical Difficulty Analysis: Staff finds the location of the applicant's home,the <br /> neighboring home setbacks from the lake,the curved shoreline and narrowness of the property <br /> create practical difficulties limiting improvement opportunities. <br /> • <br />