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Date Application Received: 12/8/2022 <br />Date Application Considered as Complete: 12/22/2022 <br />60-Day Review Period Expires: 2/20/2023 <br /> <br /> <br />To: Chair McCutcheon and Planning Commission Members <br /> Adam Edwards, City Administrator <br /> <br />From: Natalie Nye, Planner <br /> <br />Date: January 17, 2023 <br /> <br />Subject: LA22-000066, Brandon Bolduc, 3365 Crystal Bay Road, Variance, <br />Public Hearing <br /> <br /> <br />Background <br />The applicant proposes to construct a new deck and stairs which will replace the current deck, <br />awning, and stairs that are in disrepair. The applicant is proposing to replace the deck and <br />extend it where the awning is currently. The footprint of the proposed deck is within the <br />footprint of the existing improvements. The current deck, awning, and stairs encroach into the <br />average lakeshore setback and the 75’ lakeshore setback. The existing awning is sloped at an <br />angle downward away from the house. The new proposed deck is slightly taller than the <br />existing awning and new railings create a new expansion vertically within the 75’ lakeshore and <br />average lakeshore setback. Additionally, the applicant is proposing to move the deck stairs from <br />the middle of the improvement to the side of the new deck. The property is currently over the <br />maximum hardcover limit with hardcover calculations at approximately 56.4% of the lot area. <br />While the proposed deck does not alter the percentage of hardcover, the nature of the structure <br />is changing in that the deck is expanding where an awning is currently and therefore a variance <br />for hardcover is required. The proposed deck at its closest point is 69’ from the O.H.W.L. <br />Approximately half of the proposed deck is located within the average lakeshore setback. The <br />entire improvement is located on top of existing concrete. The lot is substandard with respect <br />to lot area, lot width, and currently has hardcover exceeding the maximum with building <br />encroachments within the 75’ lakeshore setback and average lakeshore setback. Staff <br />recommends approval of this request. <br /> <br />Practical Difficulties Analysis <br />Applicant Submittal Information: The applicant has identified the substandard lot area and <br />width and placement of the existing structure as practical difficulties supporting the requested <br />variances. They also noted the existing deck, awning, and stairs are in disrepair and unsafe to <br />use. A new deck and stairs are proposed, which will be used as a new and safe entry to the <br />existing home. The applicants have provided supporting documentation regarding Practical <br />Difficulties attached as Exhibit B and photos of the existing conditions attached as Exhibit H, and <br />should be asked for additional testimony regarding the application. <br />Application Summary: The applicant is requesting variances for the average lakeshore setback, <br />75’ lakeshore setback, and hardcover for the construction of a deck. <br />Staff Recommendation: Planning Department Staff recommends approval of the deck with the <br />requested variances as proposed.