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AGENDA ITEM Prepared By: mcc Reviewed By: LLO Approved By: 1. Purpose. This application is regarding approval of an average lakeshore setback variance. 2. MN§15.99 Application Deadline. The application was received on July 19, and considered to be complete on August 10, 2023. Therefore the 60-Day review period expires on October 9, 2023. 3. Background/ Summary. In 2022, Council approved Resolution No. 7259 granting an average lakeshore setback variance was granted for additions and modifications to the existing home within the setback. Since that time, the owners shifted the scope of the project from an addition to a new build. The variances granted in 2022 remain in effect and the overall home will comply with the zoning setbacks as well as the variance approvals. However, the new plans reflect a change in the roof shape, height, and mass within the average lakeshore setback which will require a new average lakeshore setback variance. 4. Variance Description. The property it is situated on somewhat of a peninsula-like knob in the shoreline. This results in challenges regarding the application of the average lakeshore setback line. Because of the orientation of the neighboring homes the setback line is approximately 20 feet further from the lake than the neighbor to the south. The previously contemplated footprint additions to the home were designed to minimize the impact to the adjacent properties and their views of the lake. The approved additions encroach into the average lakeshore setback 15 feet. For architectural reasons the applicant has redesigned a more appropriately scaled roof which, due to the average lakeshore setback, requires a setback variance on the lake side of the home. The inset photo depicts a three-dimensional view of the average lakeshore setback impact. The red shaded areas represent the existing home and approved encroachments. Refer to Exhibit C for additional 3D views. Additionally, the current plan reflects the following changes from the original approval (which do not require variances): • The footprint on the north side of the home was adjusted to meet the side yard setback. • The footprint on the street side of the home has been adjusted and increased. • The garage footprint was enlarged and rotated 45 degrees creating a courtyard. 5. Planning Commission Vote and Comment. On August 21st, the Planning Commission held a public hearing. The Commission discussed the improved setbacks provided with the new home footprint and noted the change in the roof line from a hip to a gable-style within the average lakeshore setback should not restrict any views of the lake. Following the public hearing, the Planning Commission voted 6 to 0 in favor of a motion for approval of the average lakeshore setback variance as presented. Please review the meeting video from August 21st for the discussion on the request as the draft minutes have not yet been provided. Item No.: 13 Date: August 28, 2023 Item Description: LA23-000043 – JALIN Design LLC o/b/o Dale and Cynthia Wunderlich, 2726 Caroline Avenue, ALS Variance – Resolution No. 7394 Presenter: Melanie Curtis Planner Agenda Section: Consent Agenda