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Date Application Received: 06/19/2024 <br />Date Application Considered as Complete: 06/19/2024 <br />60-Day Review Period Expires: 08/18/2024 <br /> <br /> <br />To: Chair Bollis and Planning Commission Members <br /> Adam Edwards, City Administrator <br /> <br />From: Melanie Curtis, Planner mcc <br /> <br />Date: 15 July 2024 <br /> <br />Subject: #LA24-000037, Mark Ferry & Elizabeth Flynn Ferry, 3545 Ivy Place <br />Average Lakeshore Setback Variance <br />Public Hearing <br /> <br /> <br />Background <br />The applicants are the new owners of the subject property which <br />is situated near the north end of Ivy Place. The property’s <br />lakeshore faces the cove. The neighboring property at 3535 Ivy <br />Place has a flag-like configuration which wraps around the subject <br />property; the home is located entirely behind the applicants’ <br />property. An average lakeshore setback variance is required to <br />redevelop the property. <br /> <br />Practical Difficulties Analysis <br />Applicant Submittal Information: The applicant has identified the <br />lot orientation and the location of the neighbor’s home as practical <br />difficulties supporting the requested variance. Additionally, they <br />have provided supporting documentation regarding Practical <br />Difficulties attached as Exhibit C, and should be asked for <br />additional testimony regarding the application. <br /> <br />Planning Staff Practical Difficulty Analysis: Regarding practical difficulty, Staff finds there are several impediments <br />to developing the property including existing utility easements crossing over the property, the unique orientation <br />of the subject and neighboring properties as well as the irregular shape of the neighbor’s lot which eliminate the <br />buildable area on the subject property. <br /> <br />LOT ANALYSIS <br /> <br />Section 78-350; 78-1279 – Setbacks: <br /> <br />LR-1C DISTRICT Required Existing Proposed <br />Rear 30’ 48.8’ 49.8’ <br />Side Street 15’ 17.6’ 15’ <br />Side 10’ 73.5’ 80’ <br />Lakeshore 75’ 79.8’ 77.6’ <br />Average Lakeshore The subject property is entirely lakeward of the average lakeshore setback. <br />Application Summary: The applicants are requesting an average lakeshore setback variance to construct a <br />new home on the property. <br />Staff Recommendation: Planning Department Staff recommends approval. <br />156