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Issues for Consideration: 1. The applicant is aware that the well will have to be moved. If it is kept in its current place, it will be underneath the new residence. The existing well is located 5’ away from the west side of the residence. The proposed house location is directly over the well and city policy requires a well to be 3’ from the residence. Therefore it needs to be moved to another location and 3' from the proposed residence. 2. The two sheds on the property should be removed. The sheds are currently used for storage. Construction of a garage will eliminate the need for the storage space and should be removed . 3. The residence should be shifted back 6' to keep it out of the 0-75' setback area. Moving the residence back 6' will keep it out of the 0-75 ’ zone. City zoning code states no principal building shall be located closer than 75' to the natural ordinary high water mark of a lake abutting the property. New construction is an opportune time to adhere to zoning code regulations. 4. Newer residences constructed in the neighborhood have attached garages, even though the adjacent properties have detached garages. Garages: detached versus attached. Typically detached garages require less driveway thus less hardcover. Attached garages require longer driveways therefore more hardcover. 5. Grading within the 0-75' setback area and the concurrent removal of mature trees would seem to be in conflict with the following Comprehensive Plan goals and policies. See attached excerpts from the Comprehensive Plan regarding city policies and views on altering shoreline areas. 6. The grading and drainage appears inadequate and applicant should w'ork further with staff to bring it to a suitable and workable design. 7. Other issues raised by the Planning Commission. **2486 Elaine Erickson 1270 Spruce Place Variances/Conditional Use Permit 2/14/00 Page 5