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Zoning File #2135 <br />July 11, 1996 <br />Page 3 <br />of years in the future, hence they are balancing the cost of pump out vs. the cost of replacing <br />the system. Staff finds this part of the proposal reasonable from the standpoint that we ate <br />concerned that the existing system likely would be contributing to the degradation of Long <br />Lake should it again be subjected to full family usage. Conversion of the existing septic tanks <br />to a suitable holding tank system may be as simple as plugging the outlet, or in fact may <br />require replacement with a sealed tank in order to ensure its viabilit) . The cost of the former <br />action is probably less than $100; tank replacement would likely be a $2,000 project. <br />Items for Discussion <br />1.Is construction of a second story above the existing one story residence located 49' <br />from the shoreline where a 100' setback is normally required, acceptable to the Planning <br />Commission? <br />2.Is the proposed 8' street setback for the attached garage acceptable as compared to the <br />0.5' street encroachment of the existing detached garage? <br />3.Is there justification for granting an intensificatir>n of the 32’ existing/proposed average <br />lakeshore setback encroachment by adding a second story ? <br />4.Does the applicant's hardcover proposal for 1,185 s.f (6.73%) in the 0-75' zone, and <br />1,467 s.f (13.46%) in the 75-250' zone, meet Planning Commission’s hardcover goals <br />for this property? <br />5.Does Planning Commission have specific concerns regarding the additional structure or <br />fill that will be needed within the bluff impact zone in order to accommodate the <br />proposed construction? <br />6.Does Planning Commission accept applicant's proposal for conversion to a holding tank <br />and placement of covenants regarding the number of bedro« >ms, as sufficient to keep this <br />property from becoming a potential burden to the Citv and to this neighborhood via <br />future septic sy stem concerns? <br />Staff Recommendation <br />A recommendation for approval, partial approval or conditional approval should clearlv define <br />the hardships and justification for each of the variances (see Nancy Ga\uon’.s letter, Exiuoit D).