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Hblor>’: In 1972, variinces for lot area and lot width (zoning file #S-57) wrc approved to permit construction of a new home on the property. Lots 5 and 6 uere combined, creating a lot area of 28,000 s.f. and lot width of 65* at the street and 160’ at the lake. The variances were granted because the combined lot w^ equal in size to most lots in the area. Hardship: The applicants have included their statement of hardship in Exhibu H rite applicants should also be asked for their testimony regarding this issue. Issues far Cousidcnilion: 1 . The proposed structure meets the minimum setback requirements, height, structural coverage and average lakeshore setback; 2. The hardcover in the 0-75’ setback zone will be reduced from what e.xists. maintaining a portion of the stairs to access the lake and retaining walls; 3. Replacement of the retaining walls and stairs is not proposed in the 0-75' setback zone at this time aiKi would require a new application in the future; 4. The proposed home is located outside of the bluff impact zone and meets the required setbKk from the top of the bluff whereas the existing house docs not; 5. Removal of the existing house will require grading and filling within 75’ of the and within the bluff impact zone; 6. Although there are tw o doors shown on the lakeside of the walk out level of the proposed home and an optional bclow-grade garage, there will be no hardcover landings outside the doors nor driveway extension scr\ ing the garage; 7. The hardcover in the 75’-250* setback zone is proposed to exceed the maximum permitted; 8. It is the applicants’ responsibilit>’ to contact LMCD regarding dock placement on Lake Minnetonl^ 9. Other issues raised by the Planning Commission. Staff Recommendations: Staff can support the variances for lot area, hardcover in the 0-75’ setback zone, grading within 75* of the OHWL, and filling in a bluff impact zone. However, staff can not support the variance for hardcover exceeding 25% in the 75’ to 250* setback zone. It is the Cit> *s policy that all new construction meet the hardcover requirements when possible. Given the size of the property, it is possible to meet the hardcover requirements and still build a new home. It has been suggested by the applicants that the property could be looked at as two potential 50‘ lots that could each be granted the same variances as were granted the single 9,000 s.f. lot at 1270 Spruce Place, i.e. 46% hardcover and 1500 s.f of structure. In fact, in 1 972, two smaller lots were combined to create a larger lot for new construction. It is staff s opinion that comparing the applicant's double lot with the extremely substandard lot at 1270 Spruce Place, is not a reasonable comparison. »OJ'2S55 Dr Dennis and Diane Kdltan 4.l7i200S Patti of 7