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Zoning File #1168 July 16, 1987 Page 2 of 2 There is currently no average lakeshore setback encroachment. The proposed porch and deck will comprise a 25 ’ average setback encroachment. This has a potential view encroachment effect from both neighboring properties. The Elsen's at 2879 have stated no objections, and staff notes their lake views across applicant's lot are already limited by the hill along applicants southeast lot line. Bowers' views from 2905 might be slightly encroached by the three-season enclosure (about 9' lost) but not by the deck since Bowers' lot is much higher. A significant portion of the existing 0-75' and 75-250' hardcover is taken up by plastic-1ined rock beds and the extensive driveway. the plastic under rock beds along the southeast slope may be helping to control erosion - applicant should address this. Although there is only a small net increase in hardcover. Planning Commission may wish to explore ways to decrease overall hardcover on this property. Hardship: Staff notes that City files indicate there was originally an 8' x 2'* deck along the lake side of this house. That deck was removed at some time prior to this review, leaving a 2nd-story glass door witl. no place to walk out to. This might be considered a hardship and a safety concern as well. Does Planning Commission find a hardship or justification to grant a variance to allow the proposed 820 s.f. of additional structure hardcover on the property? What haidship or justification exists to grant the variance to average lakeshore setoack? Staff Recoonaendation Staff would recommend approval of hardcover and average setback variances for construction of the proposed additions only if the applicant can demonstrate to the Planning Commission adequate hardship and justification for the proposal in accorda /^e with the provisions of section 10.08 Subdivision 3(A) attached. r ■■' i /' I r f >•* ' * ** . - - U c -' ■ / ! /