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FILE #LA24-000043 <br />16 September 2024 <br />Page 2 of 5 <br /> <br /> <br />Practical Difficulties Analysis <br />Applicant Submittal Information: The applicant has identified the location of the existing improvements and <br />nonconforming lot size as a practical difficulty supporting the requested variances. Additionally, they have <br />provided supporting documentation regarding Practical Difficulties attached as Exhibit C and should be asked <br />for additional testimony regarding the application. <br /> <br />Planning Staff Practical Difficulty Analysis: Regarding practical difficulty, Staff finds the nonconforming size <br />and width of the property, the angle of the 75-foot setback across the property, and the existing <br />improvements create difficulties for development. However, staff finds there is a conforming building <br />envelope available to support the desired home footprint. <br /> <br />The applicant’s proposal to construct the 2nd story addition within the side setback is not reasonable. The <br />applicant should explore options that will not adversely impact the northern neighbors’ access to sunlight. <br />The 2nd story addition could be shifted south to meet the setback, or since the project may require removal of <br />the foundation, the entire home could be moved to the south approximately 2.5 feet to eliminate the <br />substandard side yard setback. Moving the home footprint would also provide an opportunity to eliminate the <br />existing and proposed structure within the lake and average lakeshore setbacks. <br /> <br />The hardcover proposed to serve the new, 2-car garage should also accommodate the required turnaround <br />due to the property access on Shadywood Road/CSAH 19 (Cite Code Section 78-1681). The applicant should <br />demonstrate that. As designed, the driveway allows space to maneuver vehicles to “front out” onto <br />Shadywood Road. Sliding the home footprint 2.5 feet to the west would also provide a small reduction in the <br />driveway hardcover. <br /> <br />LOT ANALYSIS WORKSHEET <br /> <br />Section 78-350 – Setbacks: <br />LR-1C DISTRICT Required Existing Proposed <br />Rear/Street 30’ 6.4’ house w/ connected garage 38’ house w/ addition <br />North Side 7.5’ 5.3’ 5.3’ <br />South Side 7.5’ 20.2’ 9.3’ <br />Lakeshore 75’ 72.5’ house <br />63’ deck <br />72.5’ house <br />65.3’ deck <br />Average Lakeshore <br />A small portion of the existing home encroaches about 2.5 feet lakeward of the <br />average lakeshore setback; the second-story addition is proposed to encroach <br />the same amount. <br /> <br />Section 78-350 – Lot Area/Width: <br />LR-1C DISTRICT Lot Area Lot Width <br />Required 21,780 s.f. (0.5 acres) 100’ <br />Actual 10,965 s.f. (0.25 acre) 64’ @ 75’ / 64’ @ OHWL <br /> <br />Section 78-1403 – Structural Building Coverage: <br />Total Lot Area Total Structural Coverage <br />10,965 s.f. (0.25 acre) Allowed: 2,193 s.f. (20%) <br />Existing: 2,158 s.f. (19.6%) <br />Proposed: 2,160 s.f. (19.6%) <br /> <br /> <br />45