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Date Application Received: 01/20/2021 <br />Date Application Considered as Complete:01/20/2021 <br />60-Day Review Period Expires: 03/19/2021 <br /> <br /> <br />To: Chair Ressler and Planning Commission Members <br /> Ron Olson, Interim City Administrator <br /> <br />From: Laura Oakden <br /> Planner <br /> <br />Date: February 16, 2021 <br /> <br />Subject: LA21-000010, Chamberlain Fine Custom Homes. 133 Chevy Chase, Variance, <br />Public Hearing <br /> <br /> <br />Background <br />The applicants are looking to add a cover screened porch to the rear of their home. The home <br />sits on a curved road with neighbors on either side. The Wayzata Country Club abuts the <br />property to the north. <br /> <br />Practical Difficulties Analysis <br />Applicant Submittal Information: The applicant has identified the location of the existing home <br />and the substandard lot area as practical difficulties supporting the requested variance. <br />Additionally, they have provided supporting documentation regarding Practical Difficulties <br />attached as Exhibit B, and should be asked for additional testimony regarding the application. <br /> <br />Planning Staff Practical Difficulty Analysis: Regarding practical difficulty, Staff finds the <br />submitted practical difficulties are not met. The proposed addition would have minimal impact <br />to the neighbors and would not alter the character of the neighborhood. However, the property <br />owner has adequate use of the lot currently for a single family home and there are other <br />locations for a conforming additions. There is room on the property for home additions along <br />the side of the home or along the rear western part for the proposed porch which would could <br />setback standards. The proposed addition acts as a convenience to the property and not a <br />necessity to the use of the lot. <br /> <br /> <br />LOT ANALYSIS WORKSHEET <br /> <br />Section 78-230 - Setbacks: <br />DISTRICT R-1A Required Existing Proposed <br />Front 35’ 69.5’ 62.7’ <br />Rear 30’ 32.4’ 17.8’ <br />Application Summary: The applicant is requesting a rear yard setback. <br />Staff Recommendation: Planning Department Staff has determined that the practical <br />difficulties standards are not met. The Planning Commission should review the submitted <br />documents.