07-17-2023 Planning Commission Packet

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Date Application Received: 06/21/2023 Date Application Considered as Complete: 06/29/2023 60 -Day Review Period Expires: 08/28/2023 To: Chair Bollis and Planning Commission Members Adam Edwards, City Administrator From: Melanie Curtis, Planner MCC Date: July 17, 2023 Subject: #LA23-000033, Edwin and Tracey Stephenson, 559 Park Lane, Average Lakeshore Setback Variance Public Hearing Application Summary: The applicant is requesting an average lakeshore setback variance for a new, lakeside deck. Staff Recommendation: Planning Department Staff recommends approval. Background The applicants currently have a grade -level lakeside patio extending approximately 7.5 -feet from the home. They are requesting an average lakeshore setback variance to construct a 14'x 32.5' deck off of the main level of the home with a stair to grade over the patio. Practical Difficulties Analysis Applicant Submittal Information: The applicant has identified the existing conditions as practical difficulties 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 finds that the property's alignment with neighbors and orientation to the lake create difficulties in expanding the home and or constructing a functionally -sized deck on the lake side. LOT ANALYSIS WORKSHEET Section 78-330 and 78-1279 — Setbacks: LR -1B DISTRICT Required Existing Proposed Rear/Street 30' 34.5' No Change North Side 10' 18.7' No Change South Side 10' 14.3' No Change Lakeshore 75' 97' 95' Average Lakeshore The current home is conforming. The proposed deck will encroach approximately 6.5 -feet lakeward of the average lakeshore setback line or 95 -feet from the OHWL.