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Zoning File #1229 December 16, 1987 Page 2 of 2 The applicant proposes a 3-season porch addition, 10* xl4.56', to the east of the existing structure with a 5* x 18* deck on the south of the porch providing access to the yard area from both porch and from house. The elevations (Exhibit E) show sliding glass doors on east side of porch - no steps or deck are shown - applicant must explain. Based on the survey, there appears to be no problem with average lakeshore setback. The applicant has not cited any hardships to the land on the face of the application. Council has approved new structural hardcover within the protected area for the following recent application reviews: Palm, Pemberton, Fagers, Gempler, Swanson, Beck, Waters, Minnetonka Boat Works and Smith Bay Yacht. The hardships cited were size and depth of lot that had sustained a principal structure, location of house in relation to 75* setback line, uniqueness of structure, location of utility lines, steep elevations and need for easy access to yard area. This summer. Council approved a deck for the Beck residence to the immediate east of the property. Approval was based on the pattern of drainage, severe/steep elevations, and location of existing house in relation to 75* setback line. Mrs. Beck removed an accessory structure in her lakeshore yard as a condition of approval in order to reduce hardcover in 0-75* setback area (existing 16%, final with new construction 15.5%). Staff would suggest the following findings or hardships noted upon site inspection of the property: 1. As with Beck property, drainage from area of new construction flows to rear or south over a grassed area. 2. Location of a large mature tree - if porch and deck are moved back out of the protected area the tree would have to be removed. 3. The house was placed on the property prior to lakeshore standards. Staff Recommendation - To recommend approval of the application as proposed. Planning Commission may wish to consider removal of additional hardcover within the 75-250* setback area as hardcover within the lakeshore protected area is all principal structure. Applicant should be asked to explain the elevation that shows sliding glass doors on east side of porch.