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elevation. The zoning ordinance states that the height is measured from the highest grade at the building or ten feet above the lowest grade, whichever is lower, to the average height of the highest gable. Given this, the house met the height requirements on 3375 Cr>'stal Day Road. However, the topography of the applicant ’s property is much Hatter and would not permit construction of a home such as the proposed because it would exceed the height limitations. Any home that is built on this property must be no higher than 30 ’ and no more than 2 'A stories in height, as required by the zoning ordinance. As proposed, the house elevations show three full stories. Hardcover 0-75' Hardcover Zone: There exists approximately 1 ,059 s.f (38.6%) of hardcover w ithin this zone where none is permitted. The applicant proposes a home with 1,081 s.f (39.4%) of hardcover. Crystal Day Road is located within 12 ’ of the OHWL of Lake Minnetonka. Tlie City has a prescriptive easement over the properly for the roadway. Therefore, it is not considered part of the hardco\-er or lot area calculations. The majoritv of this lot is located within 75’of the OHWL. ' 75 '-250'Hardcover Zone: There is approximately 779 s.f. (78.29«/o) of hardcover existing in this zone where 25“/o is permitted. This is largely due to the fact that the home Is positioned right on the rear lot line. The proposed home has 292 s.f (29.35%) hardcover, reducing the existing hardcover in that zone (while increasing hardcover in the 0-75’ hardcover zone). Other Comments: City Engineer The City Engineer has reviewed the proposed plan and has the following comments: 1 . existing and proposed grading and drainage ways should be shown on plans; 2. the existing storm sewer should be located; 3. drainage and utility casements 10 ’ wide over all existing utilities and 5’ wide along the south, east and west lot lines should be requested (However, except for the storm aewer noted below, it would be inconsistent for the City to request these casements as part of a variance application); 4. erosion control measures must be installed, inspected and approved hv the City prior to any work on the site. Existing Culvert L’nder House There is an existing storm sewer that runs from the pond on the south side of the railway tracks into Cr>stal Day, and it is believed this pipe is beneath the existing house. The culvert, as it exists, must be located on a sun ey. If a new house is to be built on the property, the culvert must be relocated along the property line. To the south of the railway tracks, two manholes should be placed to turn the culvert from its existing location A drainage and utilitv easement of 10 ’ in width required over the culvert. The c.xact relocation of the culvert will be determined bv City staff. These impro\cments will be the financial responsibilitv of the propertvy owner. ^0J-28'‘6 Seue L Lonnmg, 3 a :oci Page 4 of? .J