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4. 5. A deck in deteriorated condition existed at the lake side of the accessory boathouse building prior to applicants' construction of a new 8'xl2' replacement deck in April 2001. Based on a picture provided by the applicants, the old deck was apparently somewhat smaller than the new deck. The new 8'xl2* deck was constructed within one foot of the side lot line and at the shoreline, a portion of said deck extending lakeward of the OHWL of Lake Minnetonka. The structure is also lakeward of the average setback line and constitutes hardcover in the 0-75' zone. The new deck would likely not have been approved had the applicants attempted to obtain the required permit and variances prior to construction of the new deck. Howe\ er, the boathouse does contain an existing doorway which should be provided with a minimal walkway to grade for safety and functionality reasons. In addition to the boathouse and new deck, exi'-ting hardcover in the 0-75' zone includes retaining walls, stairways and landiirgs which are necessary to maintain the steep slopes and provide access to the lake. The 0-75* zone also contains a 208 s.f concrete slab which serves no specific purpose and which the applicants have agreed to remove to reduce the excessive hardcover on the property. The applicants have also agreed to removal of a sidewalk and all fabric/plastic landscape bed liners in the 75-250' zone. The average lakeshore setback encroachment by a replacement 4’x7' walkway will have no impact on views of the lake enjoyed by the adjacent property owners. The City Council has considered this application including the findings and recommendations of the Planning Commission, reports by City staff, comments by the applicants and the public, and the effect of the proposed variances on the health, safety and welfare of the community. The City Council finds that the conditions existing on this property are peculiar to it and do not apply generally to other property in this zoning district; that granting the variances would not adversely affect traffic conditions, light, air nor pose a fire hazard or other danger to neighboring property; would not merely serve as a Page 2 of 6 « HMiMB I