11-20-2023 Planning Commission Packet

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FILE #LA23-000060 November 20, 2023 Page 2 of 5 LOT ANALYSIS WORKSHEET Section 78-350 & 78-1279 – Setbacks: LR-1C District Required Existing Proposed Rear (Street) 30’ 300+’ 300+’ North Side 10’ 36’ 22.3’ South Side 10’ 11.4’ 10.3’ Lakeshore 75’ 101.8’ 98.8’ Average Lakeshore Not Compliant Not Compliant Section 78-350 – Lot Area/Width: LR-1C District Lot Area Lot Width Required 21,780 s.f. (0.5 acres) 100’ Actual 33,719 s.f. (0.77 acre) 137’ @ 75’ / 112’ @ OHWL Section 78-1403 – Structural Building Coverage: Total Lot Area Total Structural Coverage 33,719 s.f. (0.77 acre) Allowed: 6,743.8 s.f. Existing: 3,311 s.f. Proposed: 4,693 s.f. Section 78-1680 and 78-1700 – Hardcover Calculations: Stormwater Overlay District Tier Total Area Allowed Hardcover Existing Hardcover Proposed Hardcover Tier 1 33,719 s.f. 8,429.75 s.f. (25%) 11,482 s.f. (34.05%) 10,011 s.f. (29.69%) Applicable Regulations: Average Lakeshore Setback Variances (Section 78-1279) The property is subject to an extreme average lakeshore setback. The current home on the property is completely in front of the average lakeshore setback line. The applicant is proposing to demolish the existing home and accessory garage and construct a new home. The new home will also be fully within the average lakeshore setback as it will be in a similar location. The existing home is approximately 101.8 feet from the OHWL. The proposed home will be slightly closer being 98.8’ from the OHWL at its closest point. The existing and proposed structure will meet the minimum 75-foot lake setback that is in place to protect the water quality of Lake Minnetonka. Due to the orientation and positioning of the neighboring homes, the proposed home will not impact any currently enjoyed lake views. Hardcover Variance (Section 78-1680) The existing hardcover on the property is approximately 34% of the total area which is over the Tier 1 maximum of 25%. While the size of the property is conforming in size, the unique shape requires the need for a long driveway. The driveway is about 355 feet in length and therefore about 15% of the total hardcover. The driveway is needed to access the property and is also used by a neighboring property. The proposal will reduce the hardcover from 34% to 30%, but will still require a variance to exceed 25%. The applicant could also consider the use of some permeable pavers in order to offset the increase in hardcover needed for the driveway.