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Wolsfeld Creek <br />Dickey Lake Creek <br />HARDCOVER ANALYSIS <br />4. Section 10.22, Subd. 2, Lakeshore Hardcover <br />Distance <br />from <br />Shoreline <br />Total Area in <br />Setback <br />Hardcover <br />Allowed <br />Existing <br />Hardcover <br />Proposed <br />Hardcover <br />Variance <br />Request <br />0'-75’4.540 sq. ft.None 220 sq. ft. <br />(4.8%) <br />390 sq. ft. <br />(8.6%) <br />390 sq. ft. <br />(8.6%) <br />The proposed boulder retaining wall and granite stairway increase hardcover from 220 sq. ft. or 4.8% <br />to 390 sq. ft. or 8.6% where none is allowed. <br />Description of Request <br />Tlie applicant has indicated that he wants to replace an existing stairway made of railroad ties with <br />a granite stairway. The applicant also wants to have a retaining wall at the shoreline constructed of <br />boulders for a more natural appearance. <br />Issues <br />1. This is an after-the-fact application. <br />2. It is difficult to quantify the stability of the random boulders. <br />3. The proposed stairway and retaining wall require a hardcover variance of 390 sq. ft. or 8.6%. <br />Staff Recommendation <br />To approve the hardcover variance and conditional use permit, subject to the following: <br />1.The voids between the boulders shall be filled with topsoil and vegetative growth to prevent <br />piping and erosion. <br />#2222 Joseph Vochko <br />2925 Casco Point Road <br />4/21/97 <br />page-3 <br />I <br />——-