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The deck variance request is to permit a new 14* X 8’ deck between the garage and house. There is an existing interior walkway between the two structures. There is an above ground walkway that allows access to an existing deck above the garage. The walkway and deck above the garage were permitted variances to replace decks last year. The deck in question would allow the walkway to be widened by constructing a deck to the west side of the walkway. The primary issue is the deck will increase hardcover and structure on the property. A deck had been located in this area prior to being voluntarily removed about 2 years ago. There was no intent to replace that portion of the deck when the variances were approved to allow the deck above the garage to be replaced. Existing Building Permits The property owners have permits for the following. 1. 2. 3. To permit replacement of decks and railings for the walkway between the garage and house, and to replace the decking above the garage. (Variances approved in 2001. Zoning Application No. 2668) To permit replacement of second story dormers in the second story of the building. (Variances approved in 2001. Zoning Application No. 2668) To permit basement level and main level interior remodeling. Other Outstanding Issues A previous property owner had constructed retaining walls and regraded the shoreland area within 75’ of the lake. Staff required the retaining walls to be removed and the lakeshore restored. The current property owner removed the retaining walls in February, 2002. Mr. Manley is in the process of having a lakeshore restoration plan designed that will develop a plan that will complete the restoration and provide erosion control. The lakeshore restoration design has not been completed. If the lakeshore restoration requires retaining walls and/or land alteration that would change the preexisting grades, a conditional use permit and variance application would be required. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval of the variance to permit the second story expansion based on the fact the building was constructed in its current location prior to the adoption of the zoning ordinance, no expansion to the building footprint is proposed, and there would be no further impact within the average lakeshore setback. Staff recommends denial of the variances to permit a 14’ X 8’ deck addition between the walkway and garage based on the following: 1.The deck would add additiotud hardcover and structure to the property. The deck requires variances to permit the total hardcover to increase from 27.7% to 30.2% in the 75-250* setback where 25% is allowed. A second variance is required to allow the total lot coverage by structure to increase from the existing 1,901 s f. (18.3%) to 2,013 s.f. (19.4%) where 1,553 s.f. (15%) is allowed. 2 afcii>rT-ni