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1. LA22-000008, JON BYINGTON O/B/O TRAVIS DEJONG, 1270 WILDHURST TRAIL, <br />AVERAGE LAKESHORE SETBACK VARIANCE (STAFF: LAURA OAKDEN) <br /> <br />Travis and Julie DeJong, Applicants, were present. <br /> <br />Staff presented a summary packet of information. Ms. Oakden noted the Applicant is requesting an <br />Average Lakeshore Setback (ALS) variance to put an addition and deck improvement to a house that is <br />forward of the ALS. The existing home is non-conforming to the ALS. The Applicant has identified the <br />current location of the home and the location of the northern neighbor’s home as reasons for practical <br />difficulty. Staff agrees with the Applicants arguments for practical difficulty due to the extreme setback of <br />the northern neighbor’s home and that the new addition and deck will not create any new view <br />obstructions for the neighbors. The Applicant submitted a letter of acknowledgement from 1284 <br />Wildhurst Trail which is the southern neighbor who would be the most impacted view of the project. Staff <br />recommends approval of the ALS variance as proposed. <br /> <br />Jon Byington, 905 Maplecrest Drive, Minnetrista, stated they are building an area for storage for outdoor <br />and lake activities such as canoes, bikes, and lawn mowers. It will not be accessed through the house. <br /> <br />Julie DeJong, 1270 Wildhurst Trail, clarified that this is not an addition to the house but is a separate, <br />outside entrance only with a garage-style door. It does not obstruct the neighbor’s view and maintains the <br />same height as the previous deck. <br /> <br />Chair McCutcheon opened the public hearing at 6:08 p.m. <br /> <br />Chair McCutcheon closed the public hearing at 6:08 p.m. <br /> <br />Libby asked if he missed any engineering reviews in the package regarding grading. <br /> <br />Oakden replied the engineer has not reviewed the application yet as it is being built into an existing grade <br />and will have a minimal amount of grading. She clarified it will be reviewed at the time of the building <br />permit. <br /> <br />Chair McCutcheon noted the Applicant is not asking for more but is maintaining the current setback and <br />the neighbor to the north has an extreme setback which the Commissioners have seen before. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Barnhart asked to clarify terms, noting the Applicant stated the <br />building was not an addition. The site plan shows the building is to be attached even if there are not <br />access doors between the areas. If the building was not attached it is considered a separate building and <br />there is a 10 foot setback required. He confirmed with the builder that the building will be attached. <br /> <br />Oakden noted they are proposing a full foundation footing wall attached to the wall underneath the <br />enclosed deck. Access will be exterior only. <br /> <br />Barnhart stated the Commission could table the application pending further information and clarification, <br />or Ms. Oakden can clarify the review before it goes to City Council. <br /> <br />The Commissioners discussed the item. <br /> <br />Erickson moved, Peterson seconded, to approve LA22-000008, 1270 Wildhurst Trail, Average <br />Lakeshore Setback Variance as applied with additional clarification provided to Staff before the <br />City Council meeting. VOTE: Ayes: 4, Nays 0.