03-21-2022 Planning Commission Packet

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• Date Application Received: 02/23/2022 Date Application Considered as Complete:03/07/2022 IZLO` VO 60-Day Review Period Expires: 05/06/2022 timt To: Chair McCutcheon and Planning Commission Members y Adam Edwards, City Administrator `°� .G. .1kEsHO� From: Melanie Curtis, Planner h'1GG Date: 21 March 2022 Subject: #LA22-000013,JALIN Design LLC o/b/o Dale and Cynthia Wunderlich, 2726 Caroline Avenue Variance Public Hearing Application Summary: The applicant is requesting an average lakeshore setback variance in order to construct additions to the home, lakeward of the average lakeshore setback. Staff Recommendation: Planning Department Staff recommends approval. Background The property is situated on somewhat of a knob of land on an otherwise linear shoreline which 1 • creates an abnormal average lakeshore setback line as it is defined affecting the subject property and the immediate lakeshore neighbors. The owners would like to construct additions on the lake side of the home including a main level expansion of the kitchen and a screen porch all which will encroach approximately 15 feet into the average lakeshore setback; and rebuilding an existing deck with a slightly expanded footprint, 21.5 feet into the average lakeshore setback, no closer to the lake than the existing deck. An average lakeshore setback variance is required. Practical Difficulties Analysis Applicant Submittal Information:The applicant has identified the shoreline,the adjacent homes,and the shape and orientation of the subject property as practical difficulties supporting the requested variance.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 agrees that the location of the existing home with respect to the shoreline and the home to the north contribute to the practical difficulty on this property.The sudden, brief curve of the shoreline also creates a challenge regarding the average lakeshore setback affecting this property. 0