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Description of Request <br />Applicant seeks multiple variances for lakeshore setback, a\ erage lakeshore setback, hardcover, lot <br />area, 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 minimum 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 existing. A side yard setback variance is needed where the proposed side yard is 1.5* where 10' <br />is required. A hardcover variance is needed to allow 6,265 sq. ft. or 32.73% where 6,297 sq. ft. or <br />32.9% is existing and where none is allowed in the 0'-75' setback. An average lakeshore setback <br />variance is needed to encroach 65' into the required setback. The regulator}' flood protection <br />elevation is 932.5 MSL. The proposed elevation for the new residence shows that part of the 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 />1. <br />2. <br />3. <br />The lot does not meet the minimum standards for lot area and lot w idth. <br />The proposed residence does not meet side yard setbacks from side property lines. <br />The proposed residence is located entirely w ithin the 75' setback for Lake Minnetonka and <br />the lagoon. <br />4. The proposed residence is located forw ard of the average lakeshore setback. <br />5. <br />6. <br />The location of the >anoon 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. <br />8. <br />9. <br />Any excavation or fill requires a conditional use permit. <br />Detailed elevations and grading plans need to be reviewed by the Watershed District. <br />The proposed residence does not exceed lot coverage requirements. <br />#222/ Sven IVasberg and Arlene DeCandia <br />3115 Norih Shore Dr.-Variances <br />4/21/97 <br />page-5