11-13-2023 City Council Agenda Packet

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AGENDA ITEM Prepared By: mcc Reviewed By: LLO Approved By: 1. Purpose. This application is regarding several variances in order to redevelop the property. The project also requires a CUP relating to an elevated fill bench around the home due to the floodplain regulations. 2. MN§15.99 Application Deadline. The application was received on August 23rd and considered to be complete on October 6, 2023. Therefore the 60-Day review period expires on December 5, 2023. 3. Background/ Summary. The existing home is situated 13.5 feet from the Narrows Channel where 75’ is required. Approximately 70% of the property is within the 75-foot setback from the lake and/or channel. There are currently building and hardcover improvements within the 75-foot setback (from the channel and the lake), and the home is nonconforming with respect to the low floor requirement of the FEMA floodplain regulations. The applicant is proposing to construct the new home in the same footprint as the existing home. The site constraints include the channel setback of 75 feet, the 75-foot lake setback on the west, the narrow width, the existing home location, and the low elevation areas of the property (impacted by floodplain regulations). The application involves variances allowing construction of a new home on the existing footprint with a garage addition as well as other hardcover changes/improvements on the property. The new home will be elevated on fill to comply with FEMA regulations. The proposed fill and the architectural changes result in an approximate 14 feet of increased building mass within the 75-foot setback creating new vertical encroachments. Additionally required is a CUP to address the floodplain rescue bench requirements. Refer to the October 16th Planning Commission and October 23rd Council packets for more detail on the application. 4. Council Direction and Update. The Council reviewed this application on October 23rd and voted to direct staff to draft a resolution consistent with the Staff recommendation for approval of the project with the exception of the 14-foot upward expansion of the porch along the channel. The applicant has provided updated plans reflecting supportable porch roofline. Upon revising their plan, the applicant noted that their updated “proposed” plans and survey did not accurately reflect their project. Specifically, the following discrepancies were noted: • The proposed lakeside deck footprint should have been equal to the existing deck footprint of 14’ x 8’; • An 18’ x 18’ portion of the existing lakeside patio should have been recaptured; and • One of the two existing egress stairs from the porch should have been shown on the proposed plan. The corrections/changes result in a slight increase in proposed hardcover from 24.6% to 25%. 5. Public Comment. No comments from the public have been received. 6. Staff Recommendation. Planning Staff recommends approval of the project with Item No.: 24 Date: November 13, 2023 Item Description: #LA23-000051, Keplinger & Keranen Builders, Inc., o/b/o Erik & Marissa Winegarden, 2795 Shadywood Road – Variances + Conditional Use Permit – Resolution No. 7417 Presenter: Melanie Curtis Planner Agenda Section: Community Development