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Zoning File #1207 October 15, 1987 Page 2 of 3 List of Exhibits Exhibit A Exhibit B Exhibit C Exhibit D Exhibit E Exhibit F Exhibit G Exhibit H Exhibit I Application Property Owners List Plat Map Building Permit for Restoration of Retaining Wall Profile of Wall Ordinance F, Second Series Cook's Letter Dated 10/12/87 Site Plan Survey Review of Application - ^ On August 26, 1987, staff issued a permit for the rebuilding of retaining walls within applicant's lakeshore yard per authority given to staff in Ordinance 39. The ordinance did not allow’ restoration of structures other than retaining walls within the lakeshore protected area. The request to build decks and shed shall be considered new construction within the lakeshore yard. The applicant notes the following hardships: 1. Steep topography/slopes; 2. Need to provide storage for boating equipment, etc. rather than carry up the steep bank each time. Staff notes the following upon site inspection of the property: 1. Applicant already has excessive amounts of hardcover within 75- 250' zone setback area. 2. Applicant has been provided flat, terraced area within the 1-75' setback area with the construction of retaining walls. 3. Applicant has not requested a stair/access to the lake, such structure must be limited to 4' width stair with safety steps limited to 4'x4'. 4. A lock box structure may be considered by the Planning Commission for security reasons. If hardship is acceptable maintain standards of the code for lakeshore lots divided by roadway - 48 inches maximum height and limited to 20 s.f. Staff cannot find adequate hardships to support request for deck and must recommend denial of 14'xl0' deck. There is adequate flat terraced areas already available to applicant. If Planning Commission finds the security need valid and hardship has been demonstrated, your motion should limit the storage structure to a lock box, maintained e.t 48” in height and not to exceed 20 s.f. in area. Planning Commission may consider asking for a matching reduction in hardcover within the 75-250' setback area (20-j0-;>u S • if • ) •Applicant must also be advised in your motion that access stairway is limited to 4 feet width and safety step to 4'x4'.