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#2564 Page 2 3. Section 10.25, Subd. 6(B): Side Setback: The minimum requirement for side yard setback in the LR-IC zone is 10 feet. Variance Request: To permit a side yard setback of 2.9'-3.4' where 10' is required; replacement of the second story and roof continues the existing substandard side setback of 2.9'-3.4' on the west side of the house. PLANNING COMMISSION: The Planning Commission recommended by a 5 to 0 vote to: Deny the application as pre?“nted. DISCUSSION The remodeling and addition will result in an increase of structural coverage on the lot to 2,433.2 s.f. (18.7%), where 2,188.7 s.f. (16.8%) exists and 1,954.5 s.f. (15%) is allowed. The lakeside deck is considered structure because it is more than 6' above grade. Prior to and after the Planning Commission meeting. City Staff discussed with the applicant options to reduce the structural lot coverage. These options include redesigning or lowering the lakeside deck by leaving a portion of the deck for direct access and ramping to a ground level deck, removing the deck and have a ramp to access a ground level deck, and ways to add fill to raise grade level. Any of these options would result in reduction of structural lot coverage and eliminate the need for a lot coverage variance. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The applicant has not submitted any additional information, choosing to continue with the plan presented to the Planning Commission. Staff concurs with the Planning Commission’s concerns regarding the increase in structural lot coverage. Staff reconunends denial of this application as presented, but Council may wish to table if applicant expresses any interest in revising th*? deck to make it low enough to not be considered as structure for lot coverage purposes. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED: To direct staff to draft an appropriate resolution for the April 24,2000 City Council meeting.