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Zoning File #1737 November 3, 1992 Page 3 record of ever Issuing permits for the lakeside gazebo or grade level decking* The total structure consists of 735 s.f* or 4.9% hardcover* The recent survey of the property also reveals a screened porch structure with decking (308 s*f*) that the City has no record of a permit being issued* The structure is older and in need of repairs* Review Exhibits F(l>4)* In a 1974 variance review, the garage addition was approved with an add on deck to the lakeside* Based on the minutes, it appears a lakeside deck did not have to meet the 75* lakeshore setback* Note the existing screen house that is located in the lakeshore yard was not shown on the survey of 1974 as was the detached garage that was to be removed as a condition of that variance approval* Review Exhibits G through H* In 1982 the original decking on the lakeside of the house was enclosed* In 1982 intensification of structures located within substandard setbacks or where excessive hardcover existed did not require variance approvals* Application #1737 deals merely with variances required to allow the lakeshore deck and gazebo structures to remain* Lakeshore structures of this type would have required variance approvals based on ordinances in place since 1974* Applicant contends that the structures were built prior to the 1987 storm and the gazebo rebuilt as part of the storm damage repair* No building permits issued during that period would have allowed the construction of decks and gazebos located within the 75* setback area* Residents would have been advised to apply for the necessary variances* The storm damage building permit was issued specifically and written to cover only land alterations/retaining wall installations and the repair of principal structure damaged during storm was to conform to a building permit issued in 1982, refer to Exhibits 6, I and J* Planning GoaBd.salcm Review and OoasMnts The application was reviewed at both the May and October meetings of the Planning Commission* The final amended plan offered 192 s.f* of hardcover removals in the 0-75* and 449 s.f* within the 75-250* setback area* Planning Commission meiEbers asked for additional resiovals and requested the removal of the screen house and attached decking consisting of 308 s.f* of additional hardcover within the 0-75* setback area* Final hardcover removals are reflected in the facts noted above* The Planning Commission recommendation consisted of approving setback and hardcover variances to allow the grade level deck to remain in the lakeshore yard consisting of 312 s.f* or 2% additional hardcover. Total hardcover within the 0-75* setback area is proposed at 25.31 (original 28*6%). Planning Commission