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Discussion: <br />The property is located on the west side of the channel going to Forest Lake. It has water on two <br />sides limiting the buildable area of the property. Because of this uniqueness, almost 80% of the <br />property lies within 75* of the lakeshore. This is similar to the Pheasant Road property which <br />was granted hardcover variances earlier this year, partly based on the fact that the runoff from th <br />e residence an driveway has a significant area of 0-75* to filter through as compared to the typical <br />lakeshore lot; in this case it is spread over a 0-75* zone that is 150*+ in width. <br />The subject property shares a driveway with the adjacent neighbor to the west. There is a <br />turnaround enabling the property owner to exit the property to drive out onto North Shore Drive <br />rather than backing out. <br />Statement of Hardship: <br />The applicant has included their statement of hardship in Exhibit A. The applicant should also <br />be asked for their testimony regarding this issue. <br />The property owner feels a variance should be granted due to the disproportionate amount of land <br />located within 75* of the lakeshore. <br />bsucs for Consideration: <br />1. <br />2. <br />The existing residence was built in 1971, prior to current zoning standards. <br />The topography of the property is such that runoff will drain towards the lake and not <br />toward neighboring properties. All the property within 75’ of the lakeshore would <br />provide an adequate absorption area. <br />3. <br />4. <br />5. <br />6. <br />7. <br />The adjacent properties are not affected by the garage and foyer addition. <br />A neighbor did call in support of the proposed project. <br />A portion of the garage addition is over existing driveway hardcover. <br />The subject property shares a driveway with the adjacent property to the west. <br />Is there any hardcover on the property which could be removed to bring it more into <br />conformity or to at least keep the hardcover at is present level? <br />8. <br />9. <br />The lot coverage by structures is well below the allowed 15%. <br />Other issues raised by the Planning Commission. <br />IV02-2S4I David Dickey <br />4425 North Shore Drive <br />lO/I i/2002 <br />Pile 2 of 3 <br />■