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AGENDA ITEM <br />Prepared By: mcc Reviewed By: LLO Approved By: <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />1. Purpose. This application is regarding setback and hardcover variances to construct an attached <br />garage addition to the existing home. <br /> <br />2. MN§15.99 Application Deadline. The application was received on September 20, 2022 and <br />considered to be complete on September 26, 2022. Therefore the 60-Day review period expires on <br />November 25, 2022. <br /> <br />3. Background/ Summary. The applicant is proposing to <br />remove the existing detached garage which is situated on the <br />rear property line and construct an attached garage addition <br />with living space above 18.3 feet from the rear property line <br />where a 30-foot setback is required. The property currently <br />has 32.7% (3,991 square feet) hardcover. The applicant is <br />proposing an 84 square foot reduction resulting in 32.01% <br />hardcover. Variances for rear setback and hardcover are <br />requested. <br /> <br />4. Planning Commission Vote and Comment. On <br />October 17, 2022, the Planning Commission held a public <br />hearing. The Planning Commission discussed the fact that <br />the project would remove the encroaching detached garage <br />and parking area in the right-of-way in support of the <br />application. They also identified concerns with the size of the addition requested and the resulting <br />setback encroachments and hardcover level. Following the public hearing, the Planning Commission <br />voted 5 to 1 (Commissioner Kirchner opposed) on a motion to approve the requested variances as <br />requested. <br /> <br />5. Public Comment. No comments from the neighbors were received on this application. <br /> <br />6. Staff Recommendation. Staff recommends denial. Staff further recommends the applicant redesign <br />the plan to reduce the addition footprint, the hardcover, or both. A hardcover variance may still be <br />required, however, the resulting footprint and hardcover level will be much more appropriately scaled for <br />the property and the area. <br /> <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED <br />Council should direct staff to draft a resolution reflecting their decision. <br /> <br />Exhibits <br />A. Proposed Plans <br />B. Proposed Hardcover <br />C. Draft PC Minutes <br />D. PC Staff Report 10/17/2022 <br /> <br />References <br />PC Exhibits 10/17/2022 <br />Item No.: 14 Date: November 14, 2022 <br />Item Description: LA22-000052 – Denali Custom Homes, 1780 Shadywood Rd, <br />Variances <br />Presenter: Melanie Curtis <br />Planner <br />Agenda <br />Section: <br />Community <br />Development Report