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Date Application Received: 01/19/2022 Date Application Considered as Complete: 02/25/2022 60-Day Review Period Expires: 04/26/2022 To: Chair Kirchner and Planning Commission Members Adam Edwards, City Administrator From: Laura Oakden, LLO Date: March 21, 2022 Subject: LA22-000008, Jon Byington o/b/o Travis Dejong, 1270 Wildhurst Trail, Variance, Public Hearing Background The existing principle home on the property is nonconforming to the average lakeshore setback. The applicant is requesting to build a basement level addition with a deck above with along the south side of the home with a fully enclosed storage area under the deck connected to the basement of the home. The proposed deck will be the same height as the existing deck so the existing home will maintain the same defined height. The project is proposed to be lakeward of the average lakeshore setback. All other city codes are met with the project. Practical Difficulties Analysis Applicant Submittal Information: The applicant has identified the current location of the home and the grades as practical difficulties. The location of the northern neighbor’s home creates an extreme ALS across the subject property as another practical difficulty 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: Staff agrees with the applicant’s arguments for practical difficulty due to the extreme setback on the northern neighboring home which limits a viable building envelope for the property and the new proposed addition and deck will not create any new view obstructions for the neighbors. Staff supports the variance request. LOT ANALYSIS WORKSHEET Section 78-330– Setbacks: DISTRICT LR-1B Required Existing Proposed Rear 30’ 106’ No Change Side (North) 10’ 37.7’ No Change Side (South) 10’ 56.3’ 36.9’ Application Summary: The applicant is requesting an Average Lakeshore Setback (ALS) variance to permit the addition and deck improvements to the house to be lakeward of ALS. Staff Recommendation: Planning Department Staff recommends approval of the variance as proposed.