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I <br />submitted plans, and approval of a conditional use permit (CUP) for grading <br />within the 0-75* lakeshore protected zone, based upon the following findings; <br />a. <br />b. <br />e. <br />In conjunction with an ongoing remodeling and addition project, the grade <br />of the walkout level in the westerly 0-75' zone has been lowered <br />by approximately 2', in violation of a 1998 City application denial for <br />such work. This grading work was not covered by any permits issued <br />by the City and has never been approved as part of any prior zoning <br />application. The west lakeshore yard has been excavated and the west <br />facade of the house has been opened up to a much broader width and <br />height than the original house. This activity is inconsistent with long­ <br />standing City policies and ordinances which prohibit 0-75’ land alteration <br />to create a walkout situation. The grading activity to date on the west side <br />of the house has left almost no vegetation intact and 90% of the lakeshore <br />yard in a state of bare unprotected soil. <br />The lakeshore bank as a result of wave action has been undercut and is <br />need of rip-rapping and stabilization to limit further erosion. <br />The applicants have provided three plan options for restoration of the <br />lakeshore yard and protection of the lakeshore bank. Option 1 is preferred <br />by the Planning Commission because it restores the grade elevation at the <br />walkout side of the residence to that which existed prior to excavation. <br />Option 1 creates a narrow lower area near the house and a walk-up to <br />the yard. This lower area will be drained via a tile, and stormwater runoff <br />to this area w'ill be minimized by use of gutters and downspouts. <br />While Option 3 provides for a 4' wide stairway to the lakeshore and a <br />boulder retaining wall system with a first flush drain zone to enhance <br />ninofr quality, it does not restore the sideslopes at the top of the lakeshore <br />bank to their pre-existing condition. The result is the need for additional <br />vegetation to screen the wider facade of the house now visible from the <br />lake due to the grading. <br />Option 3 including the existing remodeled residence structure constitutes <br />1539.6 s.f of hardcover or 26.6% of the west 0-75' zone. Options 2 or <br />3 each would result in slightly lesser levels of hardcover but do not <br />restore the grade ele\ ation adequately. <br />Page 2 of 6 <br />Mill