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7Sn-^QQ' I-akeshore Setback The applicants will remove a significant amount of hardcover from this portion of the property. Most of the hardcover being removed would be from the driveway. The garage has two parking stalls that would use a driveway 20' wide. The existing arrangement has a paved area adjacent to Birch Lane 44' wide. The City allows a maximum curb cut of 20' for private driveways. The proposed changes would be a benefit to the City. Structural Coverage Total Lot Size Total Structural Coverage Percentage 9,560 s.f.Existing: 1,687 s.f. Proposed: 1,721 s.f. 17.6% 18.0% The proposed addition would raise the total structure above the allowed coverage for the lot. The Zoning Code allows a maximum 15% of the lot to be covered with structure or 1,500 s.f., whichever is greater. This lot would permit 1,500 s.f. Variance STATEMENT OF HARDSHIP The applicant's have included their statement of hardship as Exhibit B. The applicants should also be asked for their testimony regarding this issue. Issues 1. 2. The lot is provided with sanitary sewer service. North Shore Drive is platted through the applicants property. One side of the property is located on Lake Minnetonka (vacant) and the house Is located across North Shore Drive. The entire lot is combined into one tax parcel. The platted right-of-way for North Shore Drive is dedicated to Hennepin County and is not included in the lot area calculation for hardcover or structure. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Hardcover on the lot will be decreased substantially. Structure will be increased, and will exceed the 1,500 s.f. allowed on the property. The curb cut on Birch Lane is 44 s.f. It will be reduced to meet the maximum allowed by the City (20 feet). The proposed location of the house is beyond the 75' required for structure from the lakeshore of Lake Minnetonka. The existing house is located on the east property line. The new structure will be located within the setbacks established for the zoning district.