05-15-2023 Planning Commission Packet

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John and Leslie Cadle have been long-time residents of Chanhassen who have wanted to be on Lake Minnetonka as they approach their retirement years. They sold their single-family home in Chanhassen two years ago and have been renting while they patiently looked for the "right" property of the lake. They are very excited about the property and home at 2691 Ethel Ave. on Casco Point and looking forward to living there and enjoying lake life once the home is renovated. The existing home was built in 1993 in a soft -contemporary, but now outdated style. They have plans to significantly remodel the interior and also wish to update the exterior with new windows, siding and roofing. In addition, they are hoping to re -work the front entry with a gabled roof cover, stone and cedar columns; replace the rotting deck including a minor re -design (squaring off the existing curved shape and relocating the steps); add a 13' wide shed dormer out lake side of bonus room roof to allow for windows and a view of the lake; re -work the driveway and sidewalk (the asphalt is in bad shape) and replace the roof trusses on the one-story side of the house (left side when facing) to allow a vaulted ceiling in the master bedroom. (The roof pitch would remains as is, but the plate height is raised from 8' to 9' to correspond with the adjacent eave line at the front entry.) We understand these exterior items require a variance as the property is considered non -conforming due to the unique and unusual circumstance of the neighboring "flag" lot which results in an extreme average setback. We feel all of these changes will only serve to enhance the property and neighborhood with no detrimental impact to the neighbors or area. The improvements will provide the Cadles with a renovated, updated home they can enjoy for years. Thank you for your consideration of this request to grant a variance so that the Cadles can improve their newly purchased home.