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t zone where 2,753 s.f. (25%) is permitted). 4. Section 10.56, Subd. 16 (J)(2): Grading and filling of more than 10 cubic yards within 75*: Grading, filling or excavating of more than 10 cubic yards is prohibited within 75’ of the Ordinary Hi^ Water Level of public waters. (Request: grading and filling within 75’ of the OHWL of Lake Minnetonka where no grading nor filling is permitted). PLANNING COMMISSION: Plarming Commission recommended by a 4 to 2 vote to: Approve the variances for lot area, lot width, hardcover only in the 0-75’ setback zone, and grading and filling within 75’ of the OHWL of Lake Minnetonka and deny the variance for hardcover in the 75’ to 250’ setback zone, with the following conditions: 1. Application for combination of lots 3 and 4 must be r.v de prior to issuance of a building permit; 2. The grading plan should show a defined swale along the northwest lot line to take storm water towards the lake and away from 1270 Spruce Place; 3. Grading should be coordinated with the proposed development at 1300 Spruce Place so that drainage from both parcels is directed towards the street or the lake; 4. Driveway grades should be shown on the plans and should not exceed 10%; 5. There are currently water and sewer services provided to each property, only one of which will be needed for the new home. The unused sewer service should be removed to the City right of way and sealed to prevent infiltration into the sanitary sewer system. The old water service should be abandoned and the curb stop shut off. Sewer and water removals must be inspected and approved by the City ’s public works department; 6. Erosion control should be installed, inspected and approved prior to any work on site; and 7. A site plan meeting the 25% hardcover limit shall be submitted and approved by the staff prior to building permit approval. The majority of the Planning Commissioners agreed that no suitable hardship could be identified to support a variance for excessive hardcover in the 75’ to 250’ setback zone for new construction. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the enclosed resolution. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED: To adopt or amend the enclosed resolution. . j U i