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Date Application Received: 04/20/2021 Date Application Considered as Complete: 04/20/2021 60-Day Review Period Expires: 06/19/2021 To: Chair Kirchner and Planning Commission Members Adam Edwards, City Administrator From: Melanie Curtis, Planner mcc Date: 17 May 2021 Subject: #LA21-000030, Tom Bergstrom, 1509 Long Lake Blvd, Variances Public Hearing Background In 2018, the applicant received variances to lot area, width, rear setback, 75-foot lake setback, and side yard setback in order to redevelop this property with a new home and 179 square foot deck. At this time the applicant is requesting rear setback and 75-foot lake setback variances in order to expand the existing deck by 227 square feet (including staircase). The property owner has indicated a willingness to remove an 80 square foot patio within the 75-foot setback to facilitate approval of the requested variances. Practical Difficulties Analysis Applicant Submittal Information: The applicant has identified the substandard size of the lot and the topography as practical difficulties supporting the requested variance(s). 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 that this lot is unique due to the curve of the shoreline creating a diagonal 75-foot setback across the property. The 75-foot lake setback overlaps the 50 foot rear yard setback nearly eliminating the building envelope on the lot. Application Summary: The applicant is requesting rear yard and 75-foot lake yard setback variances to construct a deck expansion. Staff Recommendation: Planning Department Staff recommends denial as noted.