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AGENDA ITEM Prepared By: mcc Reviewed By: J. Barnhart Approved By: 1.Purpose. This application is regarding hardcover, side setback, and average lakeshore setback variances to construct a 2nd story and new deck. 2.MN§15.99 Application Deadline. The application was received and considered to be complete on June 23rd. Due to meeting timing, the application was extended. Therefore, the extended 60-Day review period expires on October 21, 2021. 3.Background/ Summary. The applicant is requesting hardcover, side setback, and average lakeshore setback variances in order to construct a 2nd story addition above the existing footprint and new lakeside deck on the existing home. The existing home is situated 2.6 feet from the north side lot line and entirely lakeward of the average lakeshore setback line. The hardcover currently exceeds the 25% limitation; the applicant’s revised request results in an estimated 113 square foot hardcover reduction. 4.Planning Commission Vote and Comment. During the July 19th Planning Commission public hearing the Commission voted 6 to 0 in favor of approving the variances according to the staff recommendation which included moving the deck and deck stair into the property to meet the 7.5-foot side setback. The applicant heard Planning Commission and Staff concerns about creating a new encroachment with the deck and modified the proposed plan. The applicant continues to request approval for the deck to extend into the side setback. They have revised the house plans to reflect the new deck and deck stair staying in line with the footprint of the home resulting in an approximate 2.8 foot side setback for the new deck where a 7.5 foot setback is required. The house plans (Exhibit A) have been modified to reflect this change; however, the survey has not yet been updated. To show the proposed change, Staff edited the survey and the hardcover calculation based on the estimated deck footprint shown on the revised house plan. 5.Public Comment. No written comments were received from the neighbors. The neighbors to the south were in attendance and provided supportive comments during the public hearing. For more detail please reference the minutes attached as Exhibit C. Item No.: 11 Date: August 23, 2021 Item Description: LA21-000048 – Courtney Paulsen, 1090 Wildhurst Trail, Variances Presenter: Melanie Curtis Planner Agenda Section: Planning Department Report