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Hardcover Distance from Shoreline Total Area in Setback Existing Hardcover Allowed Hardcover Proposed Hardcover Variance Requested 0’-75 ’1,480 sq. ft. (note Tract U is across Cty. Rd. 15) no calculations provided NONE no calculations provided unknown 75 ’-250’38,384 sq. ft.5,61 o sq. ft. (14.6%) 9,708.5 sq. ft. (25%) No change None The applicant has provided a survey which inventories the existing hardcover in the 75'-250' setback. There is existing hardcover (stairway and partial walls)in the 0'-75' setback, however, no information was provided. The proposed retaining wall will encroach into the 0'-75' setback. A more detailed drawing is needed to determine the amount of hardcover. STATEMENT OF HARDSHIP The applicant has noted on the application thai the topography and county road is a hardship. He has also informed staff that he is concerned about i)is children playing in the backyard near the steep slope. The adjacent properties have retaining walls that were rebuilt after erosion damage from 1987 storms. The applicant wants to build a wall similar to the adjacent walls. (SEE EXHIBITS). This property is a comer lot that meets lot area and lot width requirements. The area where the retaining wall is proposed is partially located within the lakeshore setback and adjacent to Hennepin County right-of-way. Criteria for Determining Undue Hardship 1. The property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use if used under conditions allowed by the official controls. The property can continue to be used for a reside, nee. The applicant has stated his concern about safety for his children and the desire to have a wall similar to the adjacent properties. U 2357 Kent and Susan Whitworth 1425 Bay Ridge Road 4/20/98 pages