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• Date Application Received: 06/22/2021 Date Application Considered as Complete:07/07/2021 �O�O 60-Day Review Period Expires: 09/05/2021 To: Chair Kirchner and Planning Commission Members Adam Edwards, City Administrator `� • IkES H From: Melanie Curtis, Planner h'1GG Date: 19 July 2021 Subject: #LA21-000047, MATCOM: Mark Matasovsky o/b/o Temple Israel of Minneapolis, 645 Tonkawa Road Variance- Public Hearing Application Summary: The applicant is requesting variances to reconstruct the existing "boat building/shed" with a small footprint and height expansion and change the lake boardwalk configuration within the 75-foot setback. Staff Recommendation: Planning Staff recommends partial approval as noted on Page 5. Background Camp TEKO has been operating on the property at 645 Tonkawa since 1965. In 2019,they submitted a IPMaster Plan showing a number of desired future improvements.These include a new program center, program cabins, waterfront improvements, changing rooms, parking,welcome center, maintenance building,entrance monuments/gates, cabin renovations, leader lodge, pavilion, program platforms, new shelters, restrooms, and a new trail and path network. Resolution No. 7003 is attached as Exhibit G reflecting the approvals granted for implementation of the Master Plan.Temple Israel,the owner, is working with a new architectural firm.They are planning on implementing the Master Plan in phases. The boat building which is the subject of this current application was not part of the original Master Plan approval, nor was it shown on the plan(s). ..� 2472 : t ,,p: �,y� n,o„V, 2w ,�„ ,,,, 1 o. l� The applicant has begun to move forward with 2"' Phase One of the Master Plan (Exhibit D page 2). A • s.ro'° 2.» no 21,1 2u4 s i 2t portion of Phase One (lake access boardwalk N7) t 344, changes and reconstruction of the "boat building" '$'♦~ S76.2 27M165440• 2445 ' , 3 ISO MIS (shed)) requires hardcover and lake setback tilt -JQt b hifn J.OB 3144 11 0.31 *es ' 1141 „ �,,, WA variances. The project will result in a hardcover 240.7 0.6:N« 2412.0! 3:419'od , increase of 226.5 square feet.The re-built"boat _ 2 �— - — — _ building”/storage shed within the 75' lake yard is nos used to house lifejackets, paddles, and other lake use accessories. Please refer to the owner's Boat Building /"shed" narrative included as Exhibit A for more detail. to be replaced. Practical Difficulties Analysis Applicant Submittal Information:The applicant has LAKE MiNNETO3 KA identified topography, proximity to the lake, and • existing conditions as practical difficulties supporting the requested variances in addition to their specific use accessibility needs and safety concerns.