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A i ("oiv\.aCi!i^:>ion K<.rvc>^k ^ NEW BUSINESS {H4) #03-2880 FRED JOHNSON, 1926 FAGERNESS POINT ROAD, AFTER-THE- FACT VARIANCES 6:19-6:46 P.M. Randy and Michelle Chwialkowski, the new owners, and Todd Knutson, the original designer, were present. Mr. Johnson, the applicant, was not present. Bottenberg reported that the applicant was requesting four afler-the-fact variances for a second story deck attached to a newly constructed single family residence. They are as follows: To allow a second story deck that is located 27.5 ’ from the OHWL of Lake Minnetonka where no structure is allowed. To allow a second story deck to encroach appro.ximately 5 ’ into the average lakeshore setback. To allow a second story deck that is an additional 120 s.f lot coverage by structures for a total 1,620 s.f. where 1,500 s.f. was previously approved. To allow an additional 36 s.f. of hardcover in the 0-75 ’ setback zone where 2,079 s.f was previously approved for a total of 2,115 s.f The subject property was purchased by the applicant in 2000. The plan was to demolish the existing residence and construct a new residence on the property. Due to the size of the lot and all of it being located within 75 ’ of the OHWL of Lake Minnetonka variances were required to redevelop the subject property. City Council liaison Jim WTiite arrived at 6:20 P.M. Bottenberg explained that the applicant submitted a variance application September, 2000. After discussions with staff and some redesigning the application was heard at the November 20,2000 Planning Commission meeting. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the proposed project w ith hardcover in the 0-75 ’ setback zone to be 2,079 s.f (26%) and lot coverage by structure not to exceed 1500 s.f both of which all lie within 75 ’ of OHW L of Lake Minnetonka. The recommendation was based on the property was currently developed as a single family residence with 2,328 s.f of existing hardcover and over 1.500 s.f of stnicture. The hardcover and structure on the lot would decrease with redevelopment of the property. The application moved forward to the City Council and was approved at their December 11,2000 meeting. Bottenberg noted that the council approved the application and resolution which stated 3 original copies of a revised survey showing the building plans and all proposed hardcover be submitted. Also, the site plan'surv'cy shall be in substantial ccnformance with the plan attached to the resolution. The surveys and building plans were submitted for review by the building department. The survey had been revised and was in substantial conformance with the hardcover and littcu