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Date Application Received: 03/17/2021 Date Application Considered as Complete: 04/12/2021 60-Day Review Period Expires: 06/11/2021 To: Chair Kirchner and Planning Commission Members Adam Edwards, City Administrator From: Laura Oakden, Planner Date: April 19, 2021 Subject: LA21-000024, Lorraine Goodwald, 706 North Arm Drive, Variances, Public Hearing Background The applicant is proposing a new deck along the lakeside of the existing home. The existing home and deck are currently located within the 75’ lakeshore, average lakeshore and side yard setbacks of the property. The existing deck is 95 sq.ft. The new deck will be 288 sq ft and will maintain the same 8 foot depth, but will be widened to match the width of the home. The survey, attached as Exhibit C, shows an existing garage and sidewalk to be removed. According to the aerial photo, these improvements have been removed. Practical Difficulties Analysis Applicant Submittal Information: The applicant has identified the existing conditions of the home and deck in relation to the lakeshore which eliminate any building envelope on the lake side of the home. The lot is substandard with reference to the zoning district requirements for 1.0 acre and 140 feet of width. The applicant has stated that the unique triangle shape of the existing deck, built in 2003, results in limited use of the outdoor space and does not allow any wheelchair accessibility. The new proposed deck is the same 8 feet in depth but is a rectangular shape to allow for wheelchair to access the deck. No stairs are being proposed with the deck. Additionally, they have provided supporting documentation regarding Practical Difficulties attached as Exhibit B, and should be asked for additional testimony regarding the application. Planning Staff Practical Difficulty Analysis: Regarding practical difficulty, Staff finds the existing conditions of the home and deck in relation to the 75’ lake yard, average lakeshore and side yard setbacks are practical difficulties supporting a deck lakeward of the home. The property has a unique concave shoreline making an irregular 75’ lakeyard setback. The applicant is looking to maintain the same depth of the existing deck but create a new rectangle shape, widening the deck to allow for wheelchair access. The property is substandard with respect to size and width and currently exceeds hardcover on the property due to driveway access, there is no conforming locations for any additions on the property. Application Summary: The applicant is requesting side yard setback, 75 foot lake yard setback, average lakeshore setback, and hardcover variances in order to construct a new deck. Staff Recommendation: Planning Department Staff recommends approval, in part. Council Exhibit C LA21-24