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AGENDA ITEM Prepared By: NAN Reviewed By: LLO Approved By: Item No.: Date: March 13, 2023 Item Description: #LA23-000001, Lecy Bros Home & Remodeling, 2617 Casco Point Road - Hardcover Variance Presenter: Natalie Nye Planner Agenda Section: Agenda 1. Purpose. This application is requesting a hardcover variance for the construction of a new deck. 2. MN§15.99 Application Deadline. The application was received on January 6, 2023 and considered to be complete on January 13, 2023. The original 60-Day review period expires on March 14, 2023. A 60-day extension was administratively granted and therefore the application expires on May 13, 2023. 3. Background/ Summary. The applicant is proposing to construct a new deck on the lakeside of the home. The lot as it exists today is over on hardcover at 28.4% when a maximum of 25% is allowed per the Stormwater Overlay District. The proposal includes a 288 square foot new deck. The applicant is also proposing to remove a stone walkway in the side yard and a portion of an existing patio on the lakeside of the home. Through the removal of existing hardcover and the 100 square foot hardcover credit for the new deck, the property will reduce overall hardcover to 27.9%. The proposed deck meets all required setbacks including the 75-foot lakeshore setback and the average lakeshore setback. 4. Planning Commission Vote and Comment. On February 21, 2023, the Planning Commission held a public hearing, no public comments were made. The Commission reviewed the application and concluded that the existing hardcover is not the result of the current homeowner and the request of a main level deck is reasonable and will not impact the character of the neighborhood. The Planning Commission found practical difficulties validating the requested variance and voted 5 to 0 on a motion to approve the requested variance as applied. 5. Public Comment. Adjacent Property Owner Acknowledgment Forms are included in the Planning Commission packet (Exhibit F), no other public comments were received. 6. Staff Recommendation. Staff recommends denial. Staff finds the request is out of convenience and not necessary for full enjoyment of the property. The property currently has a patio within the 75- foot lake yard, an at grade patio abutting the home and a 3rd story rooftop deck to use to enjoy the lake. Staff has directed the applicant to remove the necessary hardcover to meet the 25% hardcover limit which would eliminate the need for a variance. Staff believes there are practical ways to bring the lot into conformance with the required hardcover regulations. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED Motion to direct staff to draft a denial resolution.