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Lot Coverage Bv Structure The existing structures on the property include the house with lakeside deck and pool maintenance shed, totaling 3,074 s.f. 04.6%). Since the deck is proposed to increase in area from 399 s.f. to 550 s.f., the structural coverage increases to 3,225 s.f. (15.3%) where no more than 3,157 s.f. (15%) is permitted. Hardship: The applicants have included their statement of hardship in Exhibit B. The applicants should also be asked for their testimony regarding this issue. Issues for Consideration: 1. The deck has existed in this location since 1972; 2. The proposed deck replacement and addition will not change the structural setback from the OHWL of Lake Minnetonka or the average lakeshorc setback; 3. The additional deck A'ill increase lot coverage by structures by 151 s.f.; 4. The proposal will add 6.67 s.f. of hardcover within the 0-75’ setback zone and will not increase hardcover in the 75’ to 250’ setback zone; 5. To reduce hardcover in both setback zones, 488 s.f. of driveway could be removed; 6. There exists 87.5 s.f. of driveway encroaching onto the neighboring property that should be removed; 7. The deck would continue to provide a landing for three sliding glass doors located on the lakeside of the house; 8. There is an existing door that opens from the lakeside of the garage to the concrete patio; 9. The neighbors’ views of the lake are not greatly affected by the location of the deck; and 10. Other issues raised by the Planning Commiss''^n. Staff Recommendations: The proposed deck expansion increases the amount of structural coverage on the property beyond the 15% limit and increases hardcover in the 0-75’ setback zone, increasing the nonconfonnity. Therefore, staff can not support the proposed addition (filling in the “u” area). Staff can support the deck replacement as it exists today, without the expansion, if the fol ’owing hardcover removals are completed prior to footing inspection: 1. 87.5 s.f. of driveway encroaching onto the neighboring property; and 2. 488 s.f of driveway, reducing hardcover to 404 s.f (4.6%) in the 0-75’ st.back /one and to 6,150 s.f (49.8%) in the 75’-250’ setback zone. M3-28S4 John anJChenl Fiebelkorn 4/23/2003 Page 4 of 5