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Analysis applicant’s property is a 0.6 acre lot with approximately 113’ of frontage on Lake Minnetonka. The lot IS located m the LR-1B zoning district where a minimum lot size of 1 acre and a lot width of 140 feet fs'required. According to Hennepin County records the lot was originally developed in This lot was part of a lot line rearrangement a year ago involving this property and two lots to the north. All pro^rties are commonly owned by G&G Holding Company (Goldberg ’s). The City did grant automatic lot area and width variances for the two adjacent properties. The City reviewed the fii^e redevelopment potential for those two lots and determined each is buildable. One was redeveloped immediately upon completion of the lot line rearrangement the second remains a vacant This property did not have automatic lot area and width variances because the property was currentlv developed and, at the time, did not have a redevelopment proposal planned. Review of Hardship The applicant’s stated hardships are detailed in Exhibit A. No variances other than lot area and width are proposed. Proposed Hardcover The property is in the Shorelwd Overlay District. The existing shed located within 75’ of the Iweshore will be removed with the existing house. No hardcover will remain within 75’ of the IsKcsnorc. 0-75 Setback 0% 75-250’ Setback 4,256 s.f (23.24%) (25% allowed) 250-500 ’ Setback 525 s.f. (24.4%) (30% allowed) * No hardcover variances are required. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval of the variance application based on the following findings: • Tfic property has been developed as a single-family residential property since, at least, • The property is connected to sanitary sewer. • An adequate building site has been demonstrated that requires no variances to lot coverage, setbacks or hardcover. • The lot is consistent with other properties in the locality. •02-3UJ OaCKoldlfltCoai^ 1160 Loflu Linda Avenue Pdgc2