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LA22-000028 <br /> June 21 2022 <br /> Page 2 of 7 <br /> A variance application was approved for a new home in 2019 (LA19-000049). That application <br /> has expired. The new home is asking for similar variances. The 2019 home was approved for a <br /> 19' side yard setback,today's application is proposing a 21'side yard setback. <br /> Practical Difficulties Analysis <br /> Applicants Submittal information:The applicant has identified the unique existing lakeshore and <br /> inlet lake yard as practical difficulties supporting the requested variance. Additionally,they have <br /> provided supporting documentation regarding Practical Difficulties attached as Exhibit B, and <br /> should be asked for additional testimony regarding the application. <br /> Planning Staff Practical Difficulty Analysis: Regarding practical difficulty,Staff finds the inlet is a <br /> practical difficulty supporting variances, and notes the applicant is working to improve the site <br /> by working within the existing building footprint and massing of the proposed home. The new <br /> home is further from the lakeshore compared to the existing home. The applicant is also <br /> reducing the overall hardcover of the property. Due to the location of the existing home in the <br /> lakeyard,grading will need to be done to remove the existing home and restore the lawn and <br /> for the new proposed <br /> Staff finds the wetland buffer setback variance a convenience and not necessary for the use of <br /> the property. Staff does not support the wetland buffer setback variance request for new <br /> entrance monuments. <br /> LOT ANALYSIS WORKSHEET <br /> Section 78-305 - Building Setbacks: <br /> DISTRICT LR-1A Required Existing Proposed <br /> Street 50' Roughly 290' Roughly 240' <br /> Side (west) 30' 91' 95' <br /> Side (east) 30' 24' 21' <br /> Lakeshore (main) 75' 18' 36.5' <br /> Lakeshore (inlet) 75' Roughly 50' Roughly 53' <br /> The building will meet the ALS. The proposed walls are shown <br /> Average Lakeshore to be within the 42" height allowance from the existing grade. <br /> This setback is met. <br /> Section 78-1605—Wetland Setback/ Entrance Monuments <br /> DISTRICT LR-1A Required Existing Proposed <br /> Wetland Setback 25' 6' 5' (New location) <br /> • The applicant is able to maintain what they have, but the new proposed entrance <br /> monuments are considered new encroachments within this setback. <br /> Section 78-305- Lot Area/Width: <br /> DISTRICT Lot Area Lot Width <br /> Required 87,120 s.f. (2 acres) 200' <br /> Actual 81,213 s.f. (1.86 acre) 230' @ OHWL • <br />