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Date Application Received: 01/18/2022 <br />Date Application Considered as Complete: 01/18/2022 <br />60-Day Review Period Expires: 03/19/2022 <br /> <br /> <br />To: Chair Kirchner and Planning Commission Members <br /> Adam Edwards, City Administrator <br /> <br />From: Melanie Curtis, Planner mcc <br /> <br />Date: 22 February 2022 <br /> <br />Subject: #LA22-000007, Alma Homes LLC o/b/o Andrea & Garrett Gronberg, <br />65 Stubbs Bay Rd N, <br />Variances <br />Public Hearing <br /> <br /> <br />Background <br />The property is situated within the RR-1A zoning district where 5.0 acres in area is required. The property is <br />substandard with respect to area and width. The property’s topography slopes considerably toward the <br />wetland within the 100 foot front setback area. Currently there is a home and 3 detached buildings on the <br />property. The applicant is proposing to redevelop the property with a new home in a similar location as the <br />existing home. They are requesting setback variances due to the site’s topography, applied setbacks, and <br />existing shared driveway configuration. They are proposing a home with an attached garage and a rear deck <br />within the front yard setback. The two sheds behind the home are proposed to remain. <br /> <br />Practical Difficulties Analysis <br />Applicant Submittal Information: The applicant has identified the property’s substandard size, terrain, and the <br />septic system location as practical difficulties supporting the requested variance(s). Additionally, they have <br />provided supporting documentation regarding Practical Difficulties attached as Exhibit B, and should be asked <br />for additional testimony regarding the application. <br /> <br />Planning Staff Practical Difficulty Analysis: Regarding practical difficulty, Staff finds there are practical <br />difficulties in the size and width of the property, the sloping topography, and existing conditions supporting <br />variances for a new home. <br /> <br />LOT ANALYSIS WORKSHEET <br /> <br />Section 78-395 – Setbacks: <br />RR-1A Required Existing Proposed <br />Front 100-foot 46’ 51.7’ <br />Rear 100-foot +250’ +250’ <br />North Side 50-foot 72’ 62’ <br />South Side 50-foot 39’ 48.8’ <br />Wetland 25’ or MCWD buffer ±150’ ±150’ <br />Application Summary: The applicant is requesting approval of lot area, lot width, side yard setback, and <br />front setback variances in order to build a new home on the property. <br />Staff Recommendation: Planning Department Staff recommends approval.