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Date Application Received: 07/19/2023 <br />Date Application Considered as Complete: 08/10/2023 <br />60-Day Review Period Expires: 10/09/2023 <br /> <br /> <br />To: Chair Bollis and Planning Commission Members <br /> Adam Edwards, City Administrator <br /> <br />From: Melanie Curtis, Planner mcc <br /> <br />Date: 21 August 2023 <br /> <br />Subject: #LA23-000043, JALIN Design LLC o/b/o Dale and Cynthia Wunderlich, <br />2726 Caroline Avenue <br />Variance <br />Public Hearing <br /> <br /> <br />Background <br />In 2022, an average lakeshore setback variance was granted for additions and modifications to <br />the existing home within the setback via Resolution No. 7259 (Exhibit G). After the approval, the <br />owners shifted directions from an addition to a new build. The variances granted by Resolution <br />No. 7259 remain in effect and the overall home will comply with the zoning setbacks as well as <br />the variance approvals. However, the new plans reflect a change in the roof shape, height, and <br />mass within the average lakeshore setback which will require a new average lakeshore setback <br />variance. Other changes to the plans from the original approval which do not require variances <br />are the following: <br /> The footprint on the north side of the home was adjusted to meet the side setback. The <br />approved plans reflected the north side of the home encroaching into the 10’ setback. <br />This is an improvement from the approved plans. <br /> The deck location and footprint stayed the same. <br /> The footprint of the original proposed addition stayed the same on the lake side. <br /> The footprint on the street side of the home has been adjusted and increased. <br /> The garage was rotated an additional 45 degrees creating a courtyard and increased the <br />size. <br /> <br />The property is situated on somewhat of a knob of land on an otherwise linear shoreline which <br />creates an abnormal average lakeshore setback line as it is defined affecting the subject <br />property and the immediate lakeshore neighbors. Although there are no new footprint <br />encroachments, the proposed roof expansions require an average lakeshore setback variance. <br /> <br />Practical Difficulties Analysis Applicant Submittal Information: The applicant has identified the <br />shoreline, the adjacent homes, and the shape and orientation of the subject property as <br />practical difficulties supporting the requested variance. Additionally, they have provided <br />supporting documentation regarding Practical Difficulties attached as Exhibit B, and should be <br />asked for additional testimony regarding the application. <br />Application Summary: The applicant is requesting an average lakeshore setback variance for <br />a change in the roof massing and orientation within the average lakeshore setback. <br />Staff Recommendation: Planning Department Staff recommends approval.