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Date Application Received: 8/18/2021 <br />Date Application Considered as Complete: 9/7/2021 <br />60-Day Review Period Expires: 11/6/2021 <br /> <br /> <br />To: Chair Kirchner and Planning Commission Members <br /> Adam Edwards, City Administrator <br /> <br />From: Laura Oakden, Planner <br /> <br />Date: September 20, 2021 <br /> <br />Subject: #LA21-000059, Allison Celms and Oliver White, 1040 Loma Linda Ave, Variances, <br />Public Hearing <br /> <br /> <br />Background <br />The applicant are requesting lot area, lot width, and average lakeshore setback variances in <br />order to redevelop the property. A home on the property was recently demolished, and was <br />situated lakeward of the average lakeshore setback line which, based on the location of the two <br />adjacent neighbors, cuts through the subject lot at an angle, establishing a setback between <br />116’ and 155’ feet from the lake. The home was located 68’ from the OHWL of Lake <br />Minnetonka. The neighbor to the north is significantly further from the lake than most of the <br />neighboring homes resulting in the extreme setback. The proposed home will be in <br />conformance with the 75’ lake yard setback. <br /> <br />Practical Difficulties Analysis <br />Applicant Submittal Information: The applicant has identified the location of the home to the <br />north as the primary practical difficulty supporting the requested average lakeshore setback <br />variance. The existing substandard lot size and shape are also identified as practical difficulties <br />supporting the lot area and lot width variances. Additionally, they have provided supporting <br />documentation regarding Practical Difficulties attached as Exhibit B, and should be asked for <br />additional testimony regarding the application. <br /> <br />Planning Staff Practical Difficulty Analysis: Regarding practical difficulty, Staff finds the <br />orientation of the setback line resulting from the extreme setback of the northern neighboring <br />home, the unique configuration of the northern neighboring lot, and the existing lot’s <br />substandard size there are practical difficulties supporting granting the requested variances for <br />the new home. <br /> <br />LOT ANALYSIS WORKSHEET <br />Section 78-330 – Setbacks: <br />DISTRICT LR-1B Required Existing Proposed <br />Rear 30’ 76’ 30’ <br />Side Street 20’ 33’ 30’ <br />Application Summary: The applicant is requesting lot area, lot width and average lakeshore <br />setback for a new home. <br />Staff Recommendation: Planning Department Staff recommends approval.