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Description of Request <br />Applicant seeks multiple variances for lakeshore setback, average lakeshore setback, hardcover, lot <br />aiea lot width and side yard setbacks in order to remove an existing residence and to construct a new <br />residence. The proposed residence would be a three-bedroom residence with a large garage for at <br />least three vehicles. <br />A lot area variance of ,561 acres or 56% is needed where 1 acre is the minimutn lot size and .439 is <br />existing. A lot width variance of 60 ft. or 42.8% is needed where 140 ft. is the minimum and 80 ft. <br />is existine. A side yard setback variance is needed where the proposed side yard is 1.5 where <br />is required A hardcover variance is needed to allow 6,265 sq. ft. or 32.73% where 6,297 sq. . or <br />32 9% is existing and where none is allowed in the 0’-75' setback. An average l^eshore setback <br />variance is needed to encroach 65’ into the required setback. The regulatory flood Protection <br />elevation is 932.5 MSL. The proposed elevation for the new residence shows that part of ^e new <br />residence will be above the flood protection elevation but below the 933.5 elevation required by the <br />Watershed District. <br />Issues <br />The lot does not meet the minimum standards for lot area and lot width. <br />The proposed residence does not meet side yard setbacks from side property lines. <br />The proposed residence is located entirely within the 75' setback for Lake Minnetonka and <br />the lagoon. <br />The proposed residence is located forward of the average lakeshore setback. <br />The location of the lagoon and setback requirements restrict the location of structures on site. <br />The amount of hardcover existing and proposed is influenced by the need for a <br />long driveway to the existing and proposed location of the structure. <br />7. Any excavation or fill requires a conditional use permit. <br />8. Detailed elevations and grading plans need to be reviewed by the Watershed District. <br />9. The proposed residence does not exceed lot coverage requirements. <br />#222/ Sven Wasberg and Arlene DeCandia <br />3115 North Shore Dr.-Variances <br />jurjjucn