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AGENDA ITEM <br /> <br />Prepared By: LLO Reviewed By: J. Barnhart Approved By: RJO <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />1. Purpose. To consider a variance for a rear yard setback encroachment and provide direction to staff <br />regarding a resolution. <br /> <br />2. Background. The applicants are looking to add a screened porch to the rear of their home. The <br />home sits on a curved road with neighbors on either side. The Wayzata Country Club abuts the property <br />to the north. The addition is proposed to encroach into the rear yard setback. <br /> <br />3. MN§15.99 Application Deadline. The applicant made a complete application on January 20, 2021. <br />The 60-Day review period expires March 19, 2021. <br /> <br />4. Planning Commission Vote and Comment. The commission held a public hearing on February 16, <br />2021 with no verbal comments presented. The commission reviewed staff’s analysis and the applicant’s <br />narrative. After discussion with the property owners and reviewing the neighbor’s support, the <br />commissioner’s found that due to the existing location of the current home with an extreme front yard <br />setback, substandard lot, and topography of lot, there are practical difficulties to support the variance <br />request. The commission voted 6-1 (Gettman) to approve the variance as requested. <br /> <br />5. Public Comment 12 Neighbors have submitted letters of support for the project, attached as Exhibit <br />B. <br /> <br />6. Staff Recommendation. Planning Staff find the practical difficulties are not met and recommends <br />denial. <br /> <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED <br />The Council should review the application and determine if the practical difficulties are met for the <br />variance required. Council should direct staff to draft a resolution. If the Council suggests denial, they <br />should state reasons. <br /> <br /> <br />Exhibits <br />A. Proposed Plans/Survey <br />B. Neighbor Comments <br />C. PC Minutes <br />D. PC Staff Report. <br /> <br />References <br />PC Exhibits <br />A. Application <br />B. Practical Difficulties Documentation Form <br />C. Existing & Proposed Survey/Site Plan <br />D. Proposed Plans and Elevations <br />E. Neighbor Emails <br />F. Property Owners List and Map <br />Item No.: 25 Date: March 8, 2021 <br />Item Description: LA21-000010 – Chamberlain Fine Custom Homes, 133 Chevy <br />Chase, Variance <br />Presenter: Laura Oakden <br />Planner <br />Agenda <br />Section: <br />Planning Department <br />Report