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Zoning File ^1888 <br />November 5,1993 <br />Page 2 <br />List of Exhibits <br />A •• Application <br />B - Applicants' Addendum <br />C - Property Owners List <br />D - Plat Map <br />E - Aerial Map <br />F - Elevations <br />G - Floor Plan <br />H - Survev <br />Description of Request <br />Applicant proposes the removal of a 14 ’ x 14.3 ’ three-season porch and replacement with <br />a family room/office addition to the lakeside and west side of existing residence, refer to E.xhibit <br />H. The improvement will require an average lakeshore setback variance. The existing three- <br />seasi. n porch is located 18’ in front of the average lakeshore setback line. The proposed addition <br />will extend 20 ’. As applicants’ addendum notes. Exhibit B, the seven year old principal <br />structure (built 9/86) was installed in front of the average lakeshore setback line without the <br />necer- • 7 variance approval. Seven years ago the channel was probably not considered part of <br />the mam lake for determination of average lakeshore setback line. Members with longer tenure <br />may remember recent variance applications dealing with additions to principal structures along <br />Forest Arm channel that required average lakeshore setback variances. It has also been noted <br />by Council that the intent or application of this code is not clear when dealing with lots on <br />channels or lots adjacent to lakeshore lots with narrow platted corridors to lake. <br />There is 8% excessive hardcover within the 250-500 ’ setback area, very consistent with <br />the development along Forest Arms Lane where homes are placed close to the road taking <br />advantage of the higher elevations. Total lot hardcover with the improvement is at 15.5%. The <br />improvements to the structure are located completely within the 75-250’ setback area where only <br />12% exists and 13% is proposed. <br />The City has received no comment from the adjacent neighbors receiving the most impact <br />from the addition. The single story addition will h.ave no more of a visual impact on the <br />adjacent residences than the existing single stor>' three-season porch. The improvement will <br />meet all other required setbacks. <br />Issues for Consideration <br />1.Ba.sed on the facmal findings noted above, is it necessary that applicant remove excesses <br />of hardcover within the 250-500 ’ setback area (807 s.f.)?