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Discussion: Average Lakeshore Setback The existing house encroaches 9’ into the average lakeshore setback and abuts the side lot line to the east, angling back to the rear lot line. I'he current configuration of the house leaves a large portion of the lot undeveloped, providing open views for the neighbor to the west at 3335 Cr> stal Bay Road. The neighbor to the east, 3325 Crystal Bay Road, currently has obstructed views as a result of the 9’ encroachment into the average lakeshore setback and position of t.he house directly on the side lot line. The proposed house is centered on the property with 10’ setbacks on either side, encroaching 16 ’ into the average lakeshore setback. The position of the home will change views dramatically for the neighbor to the west since there will now be structure where there was not before. For the neighbor to the east, the house will be located farther away from their house (setback 10’) which should improve the views. There are also second level decks on this side of the house, minimizing the amount of stnicture. Also, the garages are staggered back so that the encroachment into the average lakeshore setback on this portion of the home is less than on the west side. I'o reduce the encroachment into the average lakeshore setback and maintain 10’ setbacks on the sides and rear, as proposed, the house could be reduced by 7’ to not be any closer to the lake than the existing house (see “Alternative 2’’). This would produce a 33 ’ x 30 ’ home or a 990 s.f. footprint. A third alternative is to move the 30 ’ x 40’ footprint back on the lot so that it is 5’ from the rear lot line rather than 10’. In this case, the encroachment into the average lakeshore setback would be 2’ greater than it exists today (or 11 ’), but the proposed footprint would be maintained. Alternative 1 leaves a driveway only 10-12’ deep, not enough to park even a small vehicle head- in. Alternative 2 yields a 16 ’ depth of driveway, barely enough for a compact car. Alternative 3 results in the best driveway situation, leaving 16 ’-17’ depth off the traveled roadway. Rear Setback & Culvert Relocation I he existing home is located on the rear lot line. The proposed home is located 10’ from the rear lot line where 30 ’ is required. The alternate setback, as mentioned above, is 5’ from the rear lot line to reduce encroachment into the average lakeshore setback. 1 he property to the south of the lot is owned by the Hennepin County Rail Authority for potential use as a regional trail in the future. 'I hc Dakota rail right of way is approximately 100’ in width. Since this property does not have the potential to be developed by structures, a substandard setback from the tear lot line will not negatively impact the property owners to the south. It was discovered that there is an existing storm sewer culvert that runs directly beneath the existing home, extending from the pond on the south side of the railway u-acks and emptying into Crystal B.iy. Since the City will not permit a structure to be built over a storm sewer, the culven must be relocated on the lot at the ow ner’s expense prior to construction of a new structure. The culvert currently runs straight under the house from the pond to the south. To avoid the U03-2876 Sevie L. Lanning 4/22/2003 Page 2 of S