04-21-2003 Planning Packet - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

In late 2002, the property owner was granted a vacation of the unintproved dedicated right-of-way of Lake Street at the shoreline of 4753 North Shore Drive (zoning file #02-2846). The vacated right-of- way has not been added to the property owner's total lot area. Neighboring Proper res The neighboring lots. 4745 to the cast and 4755 to the west, arc much larger in area and lot width, permitting larger stnictures to K* constructed. The property at 4745 North Shore Drive is 21,377 s.f. (0.491 acres), the result of three combined lots, and 150’ in width I he property at 4755 North Shore Drive is 19,173 s.f. (0.44 acres), the result of 2 Vi combined lots, and 125’ in width. In 1999, variances were granted to 4745 North Shore Drive (zoning file #2532) to permit construction of a two stall attached garage 23' from the rear lot line w here 30’ is required and 3,912 s.f. (29.08%) hardcover within the 75’ to 250 ’ setback zone where 3,363 s.f. (25%) is allowed. I hc findings of fact stated that the proposed attached garage would be located within the propert) lines whereas the c.visting detached garage was not. Recent Bluff Encrvachment Application In early 2002, variances were granted to 1405 Sixth Avenue South (zoning file #02-2772) to permit construction of additions onto an existing home, encroaching on the blulT impact zone and w ithin the 30' setback from the top of the bluff. 1 he following hardships were identified: approximately 40'*.o of the ten acre property was buildable area, excluding wetlands, bluff impact zone and required setbacks; the home existed in a legal location prior to adoption of the bluff ordinance; the topography of the lot uniquely restricts the ability to make nn addition onto any part of the house; and no addition could be built on the hou.se that would not fall w ithin the bluff impact zone. Hardship: The applicants have included their statement of hardship In F.xhibit H. 1 he applicants should also be asked for their totimony regarding this i'sue. Issues for Consideration: I Ihe lot was platted in 1888 and the existing house was built in the «.arly 1960s. prior to adoption of the current zoning ordinance and requirements tor bluffs; 2. There arc no permits on file for the stairs or decks liKated within 75' of the OllWl.; 3. The average lakeshore setback and 73' setback from the (U IW'L arc met vsith the application. 4. The proposed west side yard setback is substandard. It is the City's policy to not allow substandard side setbacks for new construction. 5. The properly to the cast. 4745 North Shore Drive, was granted variances in 1999 to construct an addition X from the rear lot line where 30’ is required; 6. If the proposed house met the side lot line setback requirements on either side, the house would be reduced fn>m 1.504 s.f to 1.391 s f; 7. The bluff impact zone and structural setback from the top of the bluff include approximately one third of the proposed structure Comments from the DNR regarding impacts to the bluft have not been received at this time However, avoiding any bluff impacts would severely limit the size of the house. *07-255“ Minnetonka Custom Homes a 1-2003 Page 5 of'