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Hardcover <br />Distance <br />from <br />Shoreline <br />Total Area in <br />Setback <br />Existing <br />Hardcover <br />Allowed <br />Hardcover <br />Proposed <br />Hardcover <br />Variance <br />Requested <br />0'-75'1,480 sq. ft. <br />(note Tract U <br />is across Cty. <br />Rd. 15) <br />no <br />calculations <br />provided <br />NONE no <br />calculations <br />provided <br />unknown <br />75’-250 ’38,384 sq. ft.5,616 sq. ft. <br />(14.6%) <br />9,708.5 sq. ft. <br />(25%) <br />No change None <br />The applicant has provided a survey which inventories the existing hardcover in the 75'-250' setback. <br />There is existing hardcover (stairway and partial walls)in the 0’-75' setback, however, no information <br />was provided. The proposed retaining wall may encroach into the 0'-75' setback. A more detailed <br />drawing is needed to determine the amount of hardcover and the extent of any encroachment. <br />STATEMENT OF HARDSHIP <br />The applicant has noted on the application that the topography and county road is a hardship. He <br />has also informed staff that he is concerned about his children playing in the backyard near the steep <br />slope. The adjacent properties have retaining walls that were rebuilt after erosion damage from 1987 <br />storms. The applicant wants to build a wall similar to the adjacent walls. (SEE EXHIBITS). <br />This property is a comer lot that meets lot area and lot width requirements. The area where the <br />retaining wall is proposed is partially located within the lakeshore setback and possibly on Hennepin <br />County right-of-way. <br />Criteria for Determining Undue Hardship <br />1.The property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use if used under conditions <br />allowed by the official controls. <br />The property can continue to be used for a residence. The applicant has stated his concern <br />about safety for his children and the desire to have a wall similar to the adjacent properties. <br />H 2357 Kent and Susan miitnorih <br />1425 Bay Ridge Road <br />4/20/98 <br />page—3