04-10-1995 Council Packet - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Request for Council Action continued page 2 of 3 April 4, 1995 Zoning File #2003 _______ Brief Description of Request Applicants propose construction of screen porch, deck with railing and grade level patio to the lakeside of the existing residence and a I%’x8'x4’ entry addition to the street side of the residence. Applicants seek hardcover approval and an average lakeshore setback variance approval for two additions to the lakeside of the existing residence (252 s.f. screen porch, 460 s f deck with railinc). The existing residence is not designed to provide outdoor use areas at lakeside of residence. There is a small patio (233 s.f.) at the southwest side of the residence but because of toposraphy and plantings there is limited view of the lake. Applicants have provided two levels of access use based on the sloping topography of yard - the three season porch and deck at the southeast and at the higher elevations to the southwest a grade level patio. The Planning Commission visited the site and confirmed thai there is very little impact upon the lake views of the residence to either side of the property because of topography and mature plantings in lakeshore yard of the subject property. Members recognize that the hardcover improvements are structural and are being proposed in exchange for the removal of nonstructural improvements such as plastic beneath landscape areas and bnck patio. Members concurred with applicants that the existing residence was not designed as a typical lakeshore residence designed to take advantage of views or use of lakeshore yard. It was noted that the property consists of 2.3 acres but because of its long narrow shape the majority of improvements have been placed within the 75-250’ setback area. No hardcover improvements exist within the 0-75’ setback area and 7% exists in both the 250-500’ and 500-1,000’ setback areas. Planning Commission was concerned with the obvious signs of flooding problems within the lower level of residence and cautioned applicants against removing the plastic areas adjacent to residence without consulting with contractor. Applicants advised that they have been workmg with their contractor and that certain tiling and drainage improvements will be installed as a result of these new improvements. The drainageway that intersects the subject property was discussed and found to be in satisfactory condition and cautioned applicants of the need to maintain the drainage facility. Planning Commission Recommendation The Planning Commission recommended unanimous approval of the average lakeshore setback encroachment variance and hardcover variance within ^e 75-250’ setback area for the improvements as proposed, subject to the following conditions;