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AGENDA ITEM <br />Prepared By: mcc Reviewed By: LLO Approved By: <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />1. Purpose. This application is regarding variances to redevelop the property with a new home. <br /> <br />2. MN§15.99 Application Deadline. The application was received on March 22, 2023 and considered <br />to be complete on March 31, 2023. Therefore the 60-Day review period expires on May 30, 2023. <br /> <br />Background/ Summary. The subject property is situated on the north side of Coffee channel and is <br />completely within the 75-foot lake setback. The applicant is proposing to construct a new two-story home <br />on the existing footprint location. Because the home and property are nonconforming variances are <br />required. <br /> <br />3. Variance Description. Applicant is requesting the following variances in order to construct a new <br />home; <br />a. Side Yard Setback Variance. A variance to permit a 2.7-foot setback from the side lot line <br />where a 7.5-foot setback is requested; <br />b. 75-foot Lake Setback Variance. Due to the majority of the property being located within the <br />75-foot setback; a 75-foot lake setback variance is required; <br />c. Average Lakeshore Setback. A 1.4-foot average lakeshore setback is requested; <br />d. Hardcover Variances. Variances for hardcover in the 75-foot setback and total site hardcover to <br />exceed 25% is requested in order to permit 3,032 square feet of hardcover (28.9%) where 2,933 square <br />feet exists and 25% (2,621 square feet) is normally allowed; and <br />e. Lot Width Variance. A lot width variance is required to redevelop the substandard lot. <br /> <br />4. Planning Commission Vote and Comment. On April 17, the Planning Commission held a public <br />hearing. Following the public hearing, the Planning Commission voted 6 to 0 on a motion to approve the <br />variances as applied. The Commission also recommended that the existing mature trees on the property be <br />fenced or protected to the extent possible <br /> <br />5. Public Comment. Comments from the public were received and are attached as Exhibit D. <br /> <br />6. Staff Recommendation. Planning Staff recommends approval. <br /> <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED <br />Move to adopt Resolution No. 7363 attached as Exhibit A. <br /> <br />Exhibits <br />A. Proposed Resolution No. 7363 <br />B. Proposed Plans <br />C. Draft PC Minutes 04/17/2023 <br />D. Public Comment <br />E. PC Staff Report 04/17/2023 <br /> <br />References <br />PC Exhibits 04/17/2023 <br />Item No.: 15 Date: May 8, 2023 <br />Item Description: LA23-000019 – AS Designs o/b/o William and Marta Melin, <br />1940 Shadywood Road, Variances – Resolution No. 7363 <br />Presenter: Melanie Curtis <br />Planner <br />Agenda <br />Section: <br />Consent Agenda