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necessaryreHfninating the need for a conditional use permit. Hardcover 0-75' setback zone There exists 11,250 s.f. within the 0-75’ setback zone. Within this area, the existing retaining walls, stairs and deck are 832 s.f. (7.4%). The applicant is proposing to reduce the hardcover to 524 s.f. (4.6%) within this setback zone. The zoning ordinance allows for stairways of no more than 4’ in width and 32 s.f landings within the shore setback zone on properties with major topographic changes towards the lake. The applicants are proposing to rebuild the stairs with the necessary retaining walls down to the lake so that they conform to the maximum 4’ width permitted with 32 s.f. landings, reducing hardcover within the setback zone. The proposal meets the design criteria of the zoning ordinance. There is an existing 312 s.f. deck that is not proposed to change with this application. The deck is nonconforming and in need of repair. Bluff Staff did not conduct a bluff analysis to determine if there is a bluff on the property. From a review of the changes in topography on the lot, staff determined that there is a bluff and that the proposed work is within the bluff impact zone. Removal and replacement of the existing steps and retaining wall requires filling in a bluff impact zone where no filling is permitted. ITie zoning ordinance does allow stairs and landings in the bluff impact zone. Other Comments: Building Official The Building Official has recently inspected the existing deck within 75’ of the OHWL and determined that it would require structural repairs. However, the deck is non-conforming and such repairs would not be permitted without a variance. City Engineer The City Engineer has stated that the proposed plans lack information. The City Engineer requests review of the following before proceeding with this proposal: 1. A detailed plan and profile design, including sections on either side of the stairway and profile showing how plantings will screen the hardcover from the lakeside; 2. Calculations of the necessary' amount of excavation and fill for the project; and 3. A detailed erosion and sediment control plan. Hardship: The applicants have included their statement of hardship in Exhibit A. The applicants should also be asked for their testimony regarding this issue. Issues for Consideration: ^0}-2894 Douglas and Poban Smith 5/14/2003 Page 3 of. I