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PC Exhibit C <br /> LA23-000015 <br /> Laura Oakden <br /> From: Blake Swanson <Blake@swansonhomes.com> <br /> Sent: Friday, March 31, 2023 4:15 PM <br /> To: Laura Oakden <br /> Cc: Melanie Curtis <br /> Subject: RE: LA23-000015, 3017 North Shore Dr- Preliminary Plat- Incomplete <br /> Attachments: Curt Swanson 3017 N. Shore HC 3-28-23.pdf; Curt Swanson Homes 3-28-23.pdf <br /> Importance: High <br /> Follow Up Flag: Follow up <br /> Flag Status: Flagged <br /> Hi Laura, <br /> Attached/below you will find the remaining items to complete our submission. <br /> Please see my comments in red below. Here is the narrative that I'd like to submit for this application: <br /> 3017 North Shore Drive is one of the most distinctive properties on the northern shoreline of Lake Minnetonka. Featuring <br /> panoramic views and flat shoreline, this property has undergone a history of change over the last decade, and it is our <br /> intent to the use the process of subdivision as an opportunity to revitalize and enhance this stretch of shoreline both for <br /> the immediate vicinity, and for the surrounding community. Our primary goal for this request is to thoughtfully modify <br /> the current structure so that it's better suited to accompany the eastern portion of the property, while creating an <br /> additional conforming homesite on the western side, with a natural home placement position. By arranging the property <br /> in this way, there are two favorable outcomes: <br /> 1. The existing home and its new property boundaries on the Eastern side will become more conducive to <br /> the overall aesthetic of this stretch of shoreline. By doing this, we will be able to bring new life and a new <br /> perspective on a property that has otherwise been mostly vacant for the past two years. <br /> 2. The new property to the West features a home site that naturally sits between the existing structures. <br /> The new home will be designed in a manner that compliments the shores upon which it will rest, all while <br /> avoiding any impacts to the natural features around it. Based on what is being proposed, all current <br /> natural features of the property that would be imperative to protect are already encompassed within <br /> current prevention zones(namely the 75 ft. lakeshore setback). in addition, there are currently no trees <br /> within the building area of the new home that would need to be removed. <br /> Per the attached survey with the proposed subdivision, the current single driveway access to County Rd 51 will be <br /> maintained, with the new property gaining driveway access only upon exiting County Rd 51 onto the new driveway. By <br /> designing the access in this way, there will be no further access points being requested to County Rd 51. <br /> To maintain the aesthetic integrity of the area, and to conform with current zoning ordinances, the western garage and <br /> rear porch that are currently affixed to the existing home will be demolished.At the direction of the individual that <br /> provided the creative design for this home when it was originally crafted, this garage space will be remodeled to conform <br /> to the new property line and to better situate the existing home on the easter portion of the property. The rear porch will <br /> be removed, providing a better termination point to this side of the home, especially as it relates to the orientation of the <br /> new proposed home/lot to the West. <br /> At present, there is a well providing a water supply to the existing structure.As part of this subdivision, a new well will be <br /> installed for the existing home, and the current well will likely be preserved to serve the new to be built home. <br />