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AGENDA ITEM <br />Prepared By: NAN Reviewed By: LLO Approved By: <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />1. Purpose. This application is regarding a variance from a bluff setback in order to expand a deck and <br />patio within the bluff impact zone. <br /> <br />2. MN§15.99 Application Deadline. The application was received July 17, 2023 and considered to be <br />complete on July 31, 2023. Therefore the 60-Day review period expires on September 29, 2023. <br /> <br />3. Background/ Summary. At the September 11, 2023 meeting, the Council reviewed this application <br />for a variance to allow a deck and patio expansion within a bluff setback. The Council recommended <br />approval of the variance with the condition that the deck may not expand any closer to the bluff than it <br />existing today. The Council voted 3 to 1 on a motion to direct staff to draft a resolution for approval. The <br />applicant has provided a revised plan that does not expand the deck any closer to the bluff following the <br />council’s direction. <br /> <br />4. Planning Commission Vote and Comment. On August 21, 2023, the Planning Commission held a <br />public hearing and the Commission voted 6 to 0 on a motion to approve the requested variances as <br />applied. <br /> <br />5. Public Comment. The applicant has provided neighbor support letter after the planning commission <br />meeting, but no other public comment has been received. <br /> <br />6. Staff Recommendation. Based on the amended site plan and the identified practical difficulties by <br />the City Council. Staff recommends approvals of the drafted approval resolution. <br /> <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED <br />Motion to approve Resolution 7404. <br /> <br />Exhibits <br />A. Draft Resolution No. 7404 <br />B. Revised Site Plan <br />C. Revised Plans <br />D. Revised Hardcover Calculations <br />E. Council Staff Report 09/11/2023 <br /> <br />References <br />Council Packet 09/11/2023 <br />Council Minutes 09/11/2023 <br />PC Packet 08/21/2023 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Item No.: 11 Date: September 25, 2023 <br />Item Description: LA23-000042, Allison Houston, 4731 North Shore Drive Variance – <br />Resolution No. 7404 <br />Presenter: Natalie Nye <br />Planner <br />Agenda <br />Section: <br />Consent