05-15-2023 Planning Commission Packet

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269713ate Application Received: 04/19/2023 Date Application Considered as Complete: 04/20/2023 60 -Day Review Period Expires: 06/19/2023 To: Chair Bollis and Planning Commission Members Adam Edwards, City Administrator From: Melanie Curtis, Planner MCC Date: 15 May 2023 Subject: #LA23-000021, Teresa Elsbernd with Home Reflections o/b/o John & Leslie Cadle, 2691 Ethel Avenue Variance Public Hearing Application Summary: The applicant is requesting an average lakeshore setback variance in order to construct minor changes or additions to the home, and a reoriented deck, lakeward of the average lakeshore setback. Staff Recommendation: Planning Department Staff recommends approval. Background The property is situated entirely lakeward of the average lakeshore setback line which is determined by the locations of the homes on the two immediately adjacent lakeshore neighbors. In this case, the neighboring home at 2697 is situated behind the subject property and results in an average lakeshore setback line which significantly impacts the buildable area, see Exhibit C. The owners would like to construct minor additions to the home. Due to the average Lakeshore setback line, variances are required in order to expand the volume and/or footprint of the home in any manner. The applicant is proposing to expand the deck on the lake side with a squared off configuration to replace the existing circular deck and add new stair cases; raise the roof over the northeastern portion of the home (owners' bedroom) to increase the symmetry of the roofline; and construct a new entry with a covered/roofed porch. They plan to remove a circular portion of deck extending off the southeast corner of the home. An average lakeshore setback variance is required. Practical Difficulties Analysis Applicant Submittal Information: The applicant has identified the extreme setback of the adjacent home at 2697 Ethel Avenue as the primary practical difficulty supporting the requested variance. Additionally, they have provided supporting documentation regarding Practical Difficulties attached as Exhibit B, and should be asked for additional testimony regarding the application. Planning Staff Practical Difficulty Analysis: Regarding practical difficulty, Staff agrees that the location of the existing home at 2697 Ethel Avenue creates an unreasonably severe setback contributing significantly to the practical difficulty on this property.