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Zoning File #1177 August 11, 1987 Page 2 has advised that even with the original plan, involving use of the existing house that the partial walkout was planned. The applicant could have argued that the variance to Section 10.55 Subdivision 8 would have allowed the additional excavation for the partial walkout. The Difficulty for the applicant is that the excavation involves major drainage alterations and alteration of lakeshore banks that clearly were not required because of the walkout. Review Exhibit L, the underground tile that carried drainage from the rear to the lakeshore was removed and a swale along the north side of the house was installed to maintain runoff from 5+ acre watershed to east or rear of property. Drainage did not drain to the rear basin as originally assumed but drained through Waters and neighbors to the north drainage tiles directly to lake. The staff would agree with Mr. Kopischke, applicant's project planner that the City finds a grassed swale method for conveyance of ground water far superior to underground tile conveyance. Staff should add that Mr. Kopischke's assistance was sought by applicant after staff stopped all work on land alterations within lakeshore yard and advised of the need for a conditional use permit. There were other instances when staff could have been made aware of the alterations proposed by the applicant outside of the building elevations submitted with plan. A copy of a page from the building permit application procedure has been enclosed Exhibit F. Note item 2 - "changes in grade or drainage require plans showing existing and proposed contours or grades." In Exhibit E, staff sought an updated survey showing realigned house and all other improvements. Review Exhibit H, the survey submitted as most updated survey, the house has been realigned - but note the section of principal structure adjacent to deck - this does not exist. Also note the concrete step has been relocated in front of new deck area. There was no access shown from deck with the review of Application #1129 and yet the house elevations (exhibits I & J) show extensive stairs network from deck area. Stairs or concrete step as plans designate must be relocated to south side of deck and out of protected area to minimize impact and reduce need for elevated stairs structure because of the more graduated elevations at south edge of deck. If access to lakeshore is required, grade level steps can be installed within existing banks with txeated ties. Mr. Dennis has withdrawn his participation in the applxcation. Mr. Dennis wishes only to have the existing elevations tapered along his property line. Please review Mr. Kopischke's report. Exhibit K, that summarizes the applicant's plan to improve treatment of surface drainage. The ’’eport also lists supportive findings that would call for approval of the grading and drainage plans included with his