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Zoning File #1467 Feburary 6, 1990 Page 5 Additional Coments and Planning Conniisaion RecoraBendation - Additional Exhibits ~ Exhibit 0 - Planning Commission Notice of Action Exhibit P - Hommeyer's Letter of 1/22/90 Exhibit Q - Revised Site Plan Reflecting Improvements within 75-250' Zone The Planning Commission recommended approval of the after- the-fact variances and average lakeshore setback variance for the proposed privacy fence along the shared lot lines of Lots 2 and 3 based on the following findings: 1. The 2 1/2'+ high retaining wall located to the immediate landside of a sand blanket in the lakeshore yard to be a satisfactory method to deter future erosion of the lower lakeside bank. 2. The access stairs, at less than 3' in width, meets the informal standards of the City for lake access stairs. 3. 13.5x5.42' lakeshore deck is acceptable as removal will create more of an impact on the steep lakeshore bank. 4. The proposed privacy fence of 6' high was approved based on the hardships set forth by applicant noting loading area of tram was close to a lakeside patio sitting area. Such fence would provide visual and noise screening from their property. The minority opinion found the retaining wall in the lakeshore yard to be a satisfactory method for erosion control and the steps acceptable based on the informal standards of the City and recommended denial of the lakeshore deck within the 75' setback area finding such action inconsistent with previous Council actions and would establish a negative precedent in the review of similar, future applications. In addition, the minority opinion noted that the applicant failed to demonstrate the need for the 6' high privacy fence noting that the elevation of fence was not noted to determine any negative impact on the property to the north. Since the Planning Commission meeting, staff met with the applicant and advised that the application as approved by Planning Commission would not be approved by the Council and advised applicant to submit an updated survey locating existing improvements in the 75-250* setback area where already excessive amounts of hardcover existed. If Council was to deny the existing deck located within the 75' protected area and would consider approving an average lakeshore setback for a relocated lakeside deck, that the updated site plan would provide Council with the necessary information to determine which areas of existing hardcover can be considered for removal.