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! iliii'iliI 5 li?'.! I I I I I I f I I Ml 111 n',» II • 1111 ill V I I I 'l l|U* |l III ll Mill I I I I II l |i|l \1 II 11 III III Ml ''■".'.’A f 9 I/ #I!«I I * ‘» I \ I SI / I » I I I I ! I I I I I / I I f I REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION DATE: September 19, 1996 Updated Oct. 23, 1996 ITEM NO.; Department Approval: Name Michael P. Gaffron Title Assistant Planning & Zoning Administrator Administrator Reviewed:Agenda Section: Zoning Item Description: #2159 James and Joann Jundt, 1400 Bracketts Point Road - Variances - Resolution Zoning District: LR-IA, Single Family Lakeshore Residential, 2 Acres, Unsewered Application: Request for lakeshore setback variance and 0-75' hardcover variances for restoration of existing grotto, retaining wall and lakeshore stairway system (applicant also proposes cosmetic repair to existing boathouse). List of Exhibits Resolution Notice of Council Action 9/24/96 Notice of Planning Commission Action 9/19/96 Memo and Exhibits of August 14, 1996 NOTE: This item was tabled at your September 23 meeting because applicant was not present. Applicants propose to restore two existing limestone rock stairways leading down the lakeshore bank east of the existing house. These stairways have been in place for many years, and restoration will include repair or replacement of deteriorated stonework and handrails. Additionally, applicants propose to restore the underground grotto and its associated retaining wall. This is an underground cellar-type room, located within the lakeshore bank behind a stone retaining wall. Restoration will include mainly cosmetic work including adding stucco interior wall and ceiling panels, adding a decorative light fixture, restoration of the existing wood doors, and restoration of the existing stone retaining wall. Applicants had originally proposed significant restoration of the existing boathouse, which is in failing condition. That work was to include roof replacement, window and door replacement and modification, straightening of the frame, residing, a new concrete floor, and a new concrete step. The August 14 staff memo indicated that the apparent total restoration proposed suggests that the structural work intended likely exceeds 50% of the value of the structure at the time it became non-conforming. The zoning code limits the structural restoration of such structures with the goal that they eventually disappear. Prior to the Planning Commission review, applicants withdrew the boathouse work from this application. However, at the Planning Commission meeting, applicant indicated that rather than remove the structure they intend to I I