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%-■ r- \ pite t-i f- - ■P. 'V. iyf:- Ip ftPf !•r f t. I fto. mm Zoning File #1626 March 8» 1991 Page 3 of 3 Applicants advise that the property owners at 2685 North Shore Drive would not sign the property owners* acknowledgement if applicants' property was in fact a 2 acre lot. The Lecy's at 2655 North Shore Drive reviewed an early plan that proposed a 15' side setback and were not opposed to such a variance# as long as the average setback is observed and that trees be planted. Applicants note that they have planted hundreds of trees on their property across the road and could easily transplant for screening purposes as necessary. The applicants' existing residence is connected to municipal sewer and the new home would be connected to sewer. Although this is a two acre zone# septic sites are not an issue. Because a house currently exists on applicants' property# to construct a new house would yield a conforming hardcover situation and a more conforming side setback situation. Given the value of lakeshore property# it is probably not realistic to think that if no variances are granted, the existing situation will eventually go away. The only way that might happen is it an adjacent property owner purchases the property and removes the house. On the other hand# if this were a vacant lot the City would be hardpressed to deny a lot width and area variance if all other performance standards could be met# given the fact that sewer is available and the history of the lot's creation. Staff Be itioe - If the Planning Commission finds that adequate hardships are pesent to justify the granting of the requested variances# a recommendation for approval would be appropriate. Such recommendation should include specific findings of fact supporting approval.