01-17-2023 Planning Commission Packet

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FILE #LA22-000071 17 Jan 2023 Page 2 of 5 Practical Difficulties Analysis Applicant Submittal Information: The applicant has identified the character of the neighborhood and nonconforming status of both lots as practical difficulties supporting the requested variance(s). 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: Regarding practical difficulty, Staff agrees that the proposed configuration results in a size and orientation consistent with the neighborhood for the Arbor Street property. There are very few properties which meet the RR-1B district standards in the Crystal Bay neighborhood. It appears the proposed change will be consistent with the character of the neighborhood. LOT ANALYSIS WORKSHEET Section 78-420 – Setbacks: The applicants received variances in 2015 to construct the Briar Street home in its current location (Resolution No. 6522). Section 78-420(b)(1) allows for side yard setback flexibility for nonconforming lots with respect to width. The Arbor property’s 100-foot width along the front property line (Arbor) qualifies it for a 10-foot side yard setback on the north. Additionally, the Briar property’s 175- foot width qualifies it for a 17.5 foot setback on the north side property line. RR-1B District Required Existing: Briar Property (Briar is the “Front”) Proposed: Briar Property (Minnetonka Avenue becomes “Front”) Front 50’ 55’ 112’ Rear 50’ 31.5’ 10.3’ Side Street 30’ NA 55’ Side 17.5’ 10.3’ 31.5’ Section 78-420 – Lot Area/Width: RR-1B District Lot Area Lot Width Required 87,120 s.f. (2.0 acres) 200’ Existing Briar Street 10,500 s.f. (0.24 acre) 75’ Proposed Briar Street 24,508 s.f. (0.56 acre) 140’ Existing Arbor Street 27,999 s.f. (0.63 acre) 100’ Proposed Arbor Street 13,991 (0.32 acre) 100’