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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <br />DATE: September 19, 1996 <br />Updated Oct. 23, 1996 <br />ITEM NO.: <br />Department Approval: <br />Name Michael P. Gaffron <br />Title Assistant Planning & Zoning Administrator <br />Administrator Reviewed:Agenda Section: <br />Zoning <br />Item Description: #2159 James and Joann Jundt, 1400 Bracketts Point Road - Variances <br />Resolution <br />Zoning District: LR-IA, Single Family Lakeshore Residential, 2 Acres, Unsewered <br />Application: Request for lakeshore setback variance and 0-75' hardcover variances for <br />restoration of existing grotto, retaining wall and lakeshore stairway system <br />(applicant also proposes cosmetic repair to existing boathouse). <br />List of Exhibits <br />A - Resolution <br />B - Notice of Council Action 9/24/96 <br />C “ Notice of Planning Commission Action 9/19/96 <br />D - Memo and Exhibits of August 14, 1996 <br />NOTE: This item was tabled at your September 23 meeting because applicant was not present. <br />Applicants propose to restore two existing limestone rock stairways leading down the lakeshore <br />bank east of the existing house. These stairways have been in place for many years, and <br />restoration will include repair or replacement of deteriorated stonework and handrails. <br />Additionally, applicants propose to restore the underground grotto and its associated retai:iing <br />wall. This is an underground cellar-type room, located within the lakeshore bank behind a <br />stone retaining wall. Restoration will include mainly cosmetic wo.»‘k including adding stucco <br />interior wall and ceiling panels, adding a decorative light fixture, restoration of the existing <br />wood doors, and restoration of the existing stone retaining wall. <br />Applicants had originally proposed significant restoration of the existing boathouse, which is <br />in failing condition. That work was to include roof replacement, window and door replacement <br />and modification, straightening of the frame, residing, a new concrete floor, and a new concrete <br />step. The August 14 staff memo indicated that the apparent total restoration proposed suggests <br />that the structural work intended likely exceeds 50% of the value of the structure at the time <br />it became non-conforming. The zoning code limits the structural restoration of such structures <br />with the goal that they eventually disappear. Prior to the Planning Commission review, <br />applicants withdrew the boathouse work from this application. However, at the Planning <br />Commission meeting, applicant indicated that rather than remove the structure they intend to <br />f