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Date Application Received: 1/6/2023 Date Application Considered as Complete: 1/13/2023 60-Day Review Period Expires: 3/14/2023 To: Chair McCutcheon and Planning Commission Members Adam Edwards, City Administrator From: Natalie Nye, Planner Date: February 21, 2023 Subject: LA23-000001, Lecy Bros. Homes & Remodeling – Brenda Koehnen, 2617 Casco Point Road, Variance, Public Hearing Background The applicant, who is an agent on behalf of the property owner, proposes to construct a new deck on the west side of the house. The property is currently over on hardcover with a total of 28.4% hardcover where 25% is permitted per the Stormwater Overlay District. The proposal includes an approximately 288 square foot deck serving the main floor of the house and overlooking the lake. The proposal also includes the removal of a flagstone walkway and a portion of an existing patio. With the removal of hardcover and utilizing the 100 square foot excludable hardcover deck allowance, the property is proposed to have the total hardcover reduced to 27.9%. With the total hardcover proposed to be over the limitation of 25%, a variance is required. The proposed deck is approximately 95’ from the O.H.W.L meeting all required setbacks including the 75’ lakeshore setback and the average lakeshore setback. The property currently has a boat house, lake yard patio, second story roof top deck/terrace and at grade patio abutting the home which allow for lakeview and full use of the property. The request for an additional lakeside deck seems to be out of convenience and not necessary for the use of the property. Staff recommends denial based on practical difficulties not being met. Practical Difficulties Analysis Applicant Submittal Information: The applicant has identified the substandard lot and existing hardcover conditions over 25% of the lot as practical difficulties supporting the requested variance. The new deck will meet all required setbacks and the overall hardcover will be reduced by approximately 104 square feet through the removal of flagstone steps and a portion of the existing patio. The new deck will also receive the 100 square foot hardcover credit bringing the total percentage of hardcover on the lot from 28.4% to 27.9%. The applicant has provided supporting documentation regarding Practical Difficulties attached as Exhibit B and detailed hardcover information as Exhibit E, and should be asked for additional testimony regarding the application. Application Summary: The applicant is requesting a hardcover variance for the construction of a deck. Staff Recommendation: Planning Department Staff recommends denial of the variance as applied.