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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 setback variances for the construction a front porch and two <br />additional covered entryways. <br /> <br />2. MN§15.99 Application Deadline. The application was received August 25, 2023 and considered to <br />be complete on October 4, 2023. Therefore the 60-Day review period expires on December 3, 2023. <br /> <br />3. Background/ Summary. The applicant is proposing to construct a new covered porch and cover two <br />additional entry ways on an existing home. The subject property is located in the RR-1A zoning district <br />which requires a 100-foot front yard setback. The existing home does not conform to this requirement and <br />is currently about 70 feet from the front property line. The front porch is 43 square feet and will be 87 feet <br />from the property line. The other two entry ways on the home will be covered by a new roof, but will not <br />expand any hardcover. The expanded roof will not protrude beyond any existing setbacks. Variances are <br />required from front yard and side yard setbacks to construct this project. <br /> <br />4. Planning Commission Vote and Comment. On October 16, 2023, the Planning Commission held a <br />public hearing. The Commission reviewed the application and voted 6 to 0 on a motion to approve the <br />requested variances as applied. Draft minutes from the Planning Commission are included as Exhibit C. <br /> <br />5. Public Comment. No public comment has been received. <br /> <br />6. Staff Recommendation. Staff recommends approval. <br /> <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED <br />Motion to adopt Resolution No. 7423 <br /> <br />Exhibits <br />Exhibit A. Draft Resolution No. 7423 <br />Exhibit B. Proposed Plans <br />Exhibit C. Draft PC Minutes 10/16/2023 <br />Exhibit D. PC Staff Report 10/16/2023 <br /> <br />References <br />PC Exhibits 10/16/2023 <br />Exhibit A. Application <br />Exhibit B. Practical Difficulties Form <br />Exhibit C. Survey <br />Exhibit D. Plans <br />Exhibit E. Mailing List and Map <br /> <br />Item No.: 19 Date: November 13, 2023 <br />Item Description: #LA23-000053, Pillar Homes, 3765 Watertown Road <br />Variance – Resolution No. 7423 <br />Presenter: Natalie Nye <br />Planner <br />Agenda <br />Section: <br />Consent Agenda