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Ik-’i i ?:• <br />S't. <br />.kV <br />Ii»" <br />i'-T <br />f J." <br />Issues for Consideration ; <br />1. The proposed residence will meet the required side setback of 10' on a lot that is 50' in width. <br />2. The improvement would be consistent with recent improvements on adjacent properties. <br />3. The lakeshore view windows of the adjacent residences will not be negatively impacted by the <br />proposed new construction. <br />4. Lots in the Concordia neighborhood were developed prior to zoning standards for residential <br />development of lakeshore properties. The subject property and two other lots on Concordia are <br />the only 50' wide lots in the neighborhood. <br />5. Staff sent the current proposal to Ceil Strauss of the DNR for comments. At this time the City <br />has not received any comments regarding this application. <br />The structure does not meet the DNR-recommended 50’ minimum setback for General <br />Development lakes. However, if the structure is moved back 8' to meet the 50' standard, it will <br />no longer be in alignment with adjacent properties. <br />6. The structural coverage on the lot is increasing but still meets the allowed 15%. <br />7. The 0-75' hardcover coverage is increasing slightly and is above the allowed 0%. <br />8. The 75-250* hardcover coverage is increasing slightly and is above the allowed 25%. <br />9. Other issues raised by the Planning Commission. <br />Discussion <br />The City has not taken full advantage of past opportunities on Concordia Street to move <br />residences back to the 75' line as they were rebuilt. As a result, neighbors now have an <br />expectation that the “standard” is to be in line with the neighbors. The Planning Commission <br />may wish to discuss their future expectation for this neighborhood, given that there are still a few <br />older cabins which could undergo removal/reconstruction. It is staff s opinion that if a setback <br />variance is granted, the house should at least meet a 50' setback; Planning Commission must <br />decided whether the stated hardships support something less than the full 75' setback. <br />Options of Action <br />To either deny or approve the current proposal as presented; <br />OR <br />To table application providing applicant additional time to address any concerns raised by <br />Planning Commission members. <br />U258! John/Kristm Gehring <br />1687 Concordia Street <br />Variance <br />5/15/2000 <br />Page 5