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Date: August 26, 2024 Item: 9 <br />Presenter: Natalie Nye, Planner <br />Section: Consent Agenda <br /> <br />Title: #LA24-000041, 2914 Casco Point Road, Variance - Resolution 7505 <br /> <br /> <br />1.Purpose: <br />The applicant is requesting an average lakeshore setback variance for the construction of a new <br />deck. <br />2.MN§15.99 Application Deadline: <br />The application was received on July 17, 2024 and deemed complete on July 24, 2024. The 60- <br />Day timeline for review expires on September 22, 2024. <br />3.Background: <br />The applicant is requesting an average lakeshore setback variance in order to reconstruct and <br />expand a lakeside deck beyond the average lakeshore setback line. The proposal meets all other <br />zoning requirements including the 75-foot setback. The proposed deck is over an existing patio <br />and therefore there is no increase in hardcover. <br />4.Planning Commission Vote and Comment: <br />The Planning Commission held a Public Hearing on August 19, 2024 and reviewed the <br />application. The Planning Commission stated that practical difficulties were present and moved to <br />approve the variance application as applied by a vote of 7 to 0. The August 19, 2024 Planning <br />Commission packet and meeting video can be found here. <br />5.Public Comment: <br />The applicant included letters of support from both impacted neighbors in the Planning <br />Commission packet. No other public comments have been received. <br />6.Staff Recommendation: <br />Staff is supportive of the average lakeshore setback variance needed for the construction of a new <br />deck. <br />AGENDA ITEM <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED <br />Motion to approve Resolution 7505. <br />Exhibits <br />Exhibit A - Draft Resolution 7505 <br />Exhibit B - Plans <br />43