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AGENDA ITEM Prepared By: mcc Reviewed By: LLO Approved By: 1. Purpose. This application is regarding after-the-fact variances for retaining walls, a lakeside deck, and shed installed within a lakeside bluff. 2. MN§15.99 Application Deadline. The application was received on December 13, 2022 and considered to be complete on February 3, 2023. The 60-Day review period has been extended and expires on September 1, 2023. 3. Background/Timeline. A. July 2022: the timber lake slope walls, deck, and stair to the lake were destroyed by fire. B. August 2022: A building permit for in-kind replacement of the retaining walls was issued (RAS22-000082). The work exceeded the approved in-kind plan and the project was halted prior to completion. C. November 2022: the Council granted approval for an Emergency Slope Repair to install a final wall at the top of the slope which their engineer determined to be necessary to protect the integrity of the slope (Resolution No. 7315). The upper wall proposed (7th wall) at that time was never installed. D. March 13, 2023: the Council reviewed an after-the-fact variance request for the expanded retaining walls. The application was tabled for redesign and clarification. Following the March 13th Council meeting, the property owner and their contractors met with the neighbors at City Hall to discuss their plans. The neighbors asked for more clarification on the stability of the walls and the grading plan. E. June 2023: the project engineer advised that modifications and corrections were necessary in order to improve the structural stability of the constructed walls. At the direction of the engineer, and with the City’s approval, the contractor made field modifications to the dead men/tiebacks. The City’s Inspector observed the corrections to the walls in the field. F. July 24, 2023: The property owners provided revised construction plans to the City Council (Exhibit B). The Council heard a presentation from the property owner as well as public comment. The neighbor at 2813 Casco Point Road was in attendance and indicated that they had unanswered questions. Because a draft approval resolution was provided, the Council voted 5 – 0 to direct staff to amend the resolution to include additional language regarding the portions of the walls abutting the neighboring property lines as well as clarifying the required vegetative screening. Please refer to Exhibit C for the Minutes from the previous Planning Commission and City Council meetings on this application. 4. Variance Description. The applicant is requesting after-the-fact setback variances to address the replacement wall footprint expansions in the bluff and lake yard. Additionally, the pre-existing shed/boathouse and deck are proposed to be replaced in a similar footprint at a similar setback from the lake. The change to the configuration of the retaining walls requires after-the-fact variances for lake Item No.: 14 Date: August 14, 2023 Item Description: LA22-000068, Valdes Lawn Care o/b/o Mark & Lisa Thostenson, 2815 Casco Point Road, After-the-Fact Variances - Resolution No. 7387 (amended) Presenter: Melanie Curtis Planner Agenda Section: Consent