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Request for Council Action continued <br />Page 2 <br />September 19, 1996 / Updated October 23, 1996 <br />#2159 James and Joann Jundt, 1400 Bracketts Point Road <br />repair the roof. Please review the discussion on Page 2 of the August 14 memo regarding the <br />conformity of this structure. <br />Hardcover <br />Existing 0-75' hardcover on the property excluding the public rjadways is less than 1% of the <br />0-75' zone. While applicant's submitted hardcover calculations indicate a 250 s.f. increase in <br />hardcover, applicant indicates that is incorrect and reflects a prior application, and in fact there <br />is no expectation that additional hardcover will be added as part of the restoration work <br />proposed. Planning Commission indicated that they have no problem with the hardcover aspect <br />of this application. <br />Planning Commission Recommendation <br />At their September 16 meeting, Planning Commission voted 6 to 0 to recommend approval of <br />the restoration/repair/cosmetic upgrading of the stairways, retaining wall and grotto. Planning <br />Commission directed applicant to work with staff regarding the boathouse repairs, but <br />specifically did not approve any variances for the boathouse structure, and indicated that <br />depending on the work ultimately proposed, that may have to come back for a further separate <br />review. <br />Planning Commission noted the following hardships which support the restoration work for the <br />grotto, retaining wall and stairways: <br />1. The property is unique for a number of reasons, including its age, its history and <br />the fact that applicants have been diligently restoring the property to its formei <br />splendor. <br />2. The proposed work involves restoration of amenities or structures which already <br />exist, and does not propose any new buildings or amenities. <br />3. The 650 ’ length of the eastern shoreline justifies the existence of as many as <br />four lakeshore stairways to provide access to the lake from the higher portions <br />of the property which are as much as 25' above lake level, and the steep slopes <br />east of the house suggest the need for stairway access. <br />Planning Commission noted that the boathouse would not be permitted if it were proposed to <br />be constructed today, but members indicated that the boathouse appears to be an amemty <br />which, in the context of the entire property, should be allowed to be restored. Factors which