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AGENDA ITEM Prepared By: NAN Reviewed By: LLO Approved By: 1. Purpose. This application is regarding an average lakeshore setback variance in order to expand a deck. 2. MN§15.99 Application Deadline. The application was received on April 4, 2023 and considered to be complete on April 14, 2023. Therefore the 60-Day review period expired on June 13, 2023. Staff has extended the deadline so that the 120-Day review period expires on August 12, 2023. 3. Background/ Summary. The applicant is requesting an average lakeshore setback variance to expand a deck on the lakeside of the home. The home currently has an existing deck that is nonconforming and almost entirely in front of the average lakeshore setback line. The current property owner and applicant would like to expand the deck for better use and enjoyment of the deck and lake yard. The deck is proposed to be expanded by 205 square feet and will be roughly 7’ closer to the lake. The deck meets all other City Code requirements. The applicant has identified the existing conditions as a practical difficulty as the nonconforming deck is existing today The property is positioned in such a way that the existing deck and the proposed expansion do not impact lake views for the neighboring properties. There is a dense row of evergreen trees between the subject property and the northern neighbor which can be seen in the photos and site plan included in the packet. Staff agrees with this assessment. There have been instances in the past when the City has granted variances from average lakeshore setback when the proposal does not disrupt neighboring views of the lake and meets the 75-foot setback. This proposal is consistent with the purpose of the average lakeshore setback ordinance. 4. Planning Commission Vote and Comment. On May 15, 2023, the Planning Commission held a public hearing, no comments were made. The Commission reviewed the application and voted 7 to 0 on a motion to approve the requested variances as applied. 5. Public Comment. The applicant has provided neighbor acknowledgment forms. No other public comment has been received. 6. Staff Recommendation. Staff recommends approval. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED Motion to adopt Resolution No. 7371 Exhibits A. Draft Resolution No. 7371 B. Proposed Plans C. Draft PC Minutes 5/15/2023 D. PC Staff Report 5/15/2023 References PC Exhibits 5/15/2023 A. Application B. Practical Difficulties Form Item No.: 16 Date: June 12, 2023 Item Description: LA23-000020 – Jamie Grant, 3020 Casco Point Road Variance – Resolution No. 7371 Presenter: Natalie Nye Planner Agenda Section: Consent Agenda