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Zoning File #2133 <br />May 14,1996 <br />Page 2 <br />List of Exhibits <br />A - Application <br />B - Applicants’ Addendum/Hardship Statement <br />C - Plat Map <br />D - Property Owners List <br />E - Topographic Map <br />r - Existing Surv ey <br />G. ? - Hardcover Inventory <br />H rloor Plan <br />I - Applicants' Site Plan <br />J - To-Scale Survey of Existing Improvements <br />K - To-Scale Site Plan Proposed Improvements <br />Review of Application <br />Applicants propose the removal of the lake side deck totalling approximately 650 s.f. in addition to <br />the removal of 37 s.f. of brick steps located at lake side door coimecting to deck. Refer to Exhibits <br />J and K, at the base of the stair case at the southeast comer of the residence, applicants propose to <br />install a 6'x4' cement pad for use of an outside grill. Total improvements will result in a reduction <br />of 289 s.f. of hardcover in the 0-75' setback area. The proposed grade level patio will be located <br />some 40' from the shoreline (Qrdinary High Water Level at 929.4). The existing wooden deck is <br />located 26’. Applicants have also advised that they plan to install access stairs to their lakeshore yard <br />in the east side yard. Such structures are subject to the standards set forth in the Shoreland <br />Regulations (Section 10.56, Subd. 16(Fl-7). Applicants’ contractor must apply for a separate <br />building permit for the access stairs. <br />Review Exhibit E, the topographic map of the property, the banks are steep but based on code <br />standards they are not part of a bluff. No land alterations or structures will impact the steep slope <br />areas. The topographic survey confirms that the level area where deck and patio are proposed is <br />approximately 10 ’ above the OHWL of the lake. The existing deck has been installed at the top of <br />the steep bank. The seating around the edge creates safety concerns, at least for this staff member. <br />Refer to Exhibit B, applicants advise the existing deck is in need of repair. <br />Hardship Statement <br />Please review Exhibit B, applicants’ hardships are reviewed as follows: <br />A. 70 year old house built before current standards for lakeshore development. <br />B. Present deck is unsafe and in need of repair.