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Description of Request <br />The existing residence is a rambler walkout with a detached garage. The applicant wants to remodel <br />the existing residence by adding a family room and deck on the lakeside of the residence. The <br />existing garage is to be removed and a new garage and laundry is proposed to be attached to the <br />house. The applicant wants to modify the driveway to have better ingress and egress from their <br />property. <br />The applicant proposes to remove some of the hardcover (shed and bricks) in the 0 ’-75' setback area. <br />The rocks, walls and steps are proposed to remain. In the 75'-250 ’ setback the applicant proposes <br />to add a deck and a family room to the lakeside of the existing residence. An existing deck and brick <br />patio would be removed. Rock gardens will be eliminated and sidewalks will be removed. A new <br />double garage with a laundry room would be attached to the existing structure. A new sidewalk <br />would be installed and the driveway would be reconfigured. The driveway also provides access for <br />the adjacent property (north side). The revised driveway has been approved by Hennepin County. <br />The proposed changes result in a slight increase in hardcover in the 75'-250' setback area by 19 sq. <br />ft. and an increase in structural coverage from 14.2% to 20.67%. Overall, the proposal reduces <br />hardcover on the lot from 36.89% to 35.62%. <br />Statement of Hardship <br />The applicant has noted that the driveway is steep and located on a curve in the road (Shadywood <br />Road). The driveway also provides access for the property to the north. <br />Issues for Consideration <br />1.The applicant is removing 192 sq. ft. of hardcover in the 0'-75' setback area and increasing <br />the hardcover in the 75'-250' setback area by 19 sq. ft. <br />The structural coverage is proposed to increase from 14.2% to 20.67% or 779 sq. ft. <br />3. <br />4. <br />The rocks and walls in the 0'-75' setback area necessary for erosion control on the site. <br />The property is located on the curve of a heavily traveled county road. The steep slope from <br />the road to the garage pad, visibility, and speed of travel make it difficult to safely enter and <br />exit the property. A portion of the existing driveway must remain to provide access to the <br />adjacent property. Hennepin County considers the revision an improvement. <br />U22I4, Richard and Carmen Kozicky <br />2016 Shadywood Rd.—Variances <br />3/J 7/97 <br />pagc-4