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AGENDA ITEM Prepared By: mcc Reviewed By: J. Barnhart Approved By: 1. Purpose. This application is regarding lake setback and 75-foot setback hardcover 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. 2. MN§15.99 Application Deadline. The application was received on June 22, and considered to be complete on July 7th. Therefore the 60-Day review period expires on September 5, 2021. 3. Background/ Summary. In 2019, Camp TEKO came to the City for approval of a concept Master Plan. Those approvals are reflected in Resolution No. 7003 (Planning Commission Exhibit G). Temple Israel, the owner, has engaged a new architectural firm and are planning to implement 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 plans. Phase One of the Master Plan is underway. Included in Phase One are lake access boardwalk changes and reconstruction of the “boat building” storage shed which require hardcover and lake setback variances. This portion of the project will result in a hardcover increase of 226.5 square feet within the 75-foot setback. The re-built “boat building”/storage shed within the 75’ lake yard is used to house lifejackets, paddles, and other lake use accessories in addition to providing a place for shelter and safe harbor in case of inclement weather. The improvements to this building are intended to facilitate additional storage capacity, a re-worked configuration to allow for both better visibility for chaperones of the campers on the lakeshore and increased floor area to allow for individuals in wheelchairs to be able to maneuver in and out of the building. Please refer to the owner’s revised narrative included with Exhibit A for more detail. 4. Planning Commission Vote and Comment. On July 19th, the Planning Commission held the public hearing and had an extensive discussion about the request. Following the public hearing the Planning Commission voted 6 to 0 on a motion to partially approve the requested variance. The Planning Commission did not find practical difficulty supporting the increase in building size, however seemed to agree that the hardcover reorientation was supported, including a suggestion to place new boardwalk hardcover in the location of the proposed building expansion as noted on Exhibit D. PC Recommendation 5. Public Comment. No comments from the neighbors were received. Item No.: # Date: 9 August 2021 Item Description: ##LA21-000047, MATCOM: Mark Matasovsky o/b/o Temple Israel of Minneapolis, 645 Tonkawa Road, Variances Presenter: Melanie Curtis Planner Agenda Section: Planning Department Report