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Date: December 9, 2024 Item: 15 Presenter: Matt Karney, Planner Section: Consent Agenda Title: LA24-000058, 975 Wildhurst Trail, Variances - Resolution 7544 1.Purpose: The applicant requests 75-foot lake setback and average lakeshore setback variances for a new two-level deck/porch addition, and new hardcover within 75 feet of the OHWL. 2.MN§15.99 Application Deadline: The application was made on October 23, 2024 and deemed complete on November 5, 2024. Following the 60-day review period this application expires on January 4, 2025. 3.Background: The applicant proposes a two-level deck/porch addition that includes extension of an existing Juliet-style deck over a newly enclosed lower deck area, within 75’ of the Ordinary High Water Level. Stairs are proposed from the upper level to the yard, but a portion of the deck that wraps around the house on the north side will be removed, lowering the hardcover of the deck by approximately 18 square feet. Due to the property’s location as a peninsula lot, all improvements on this lot will be impacted by the Average Lakeshore Setback set by the adjacent home sites. 4.Planning Commission Vote and Comment: On November 18, 2024, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and discussed the requested variances. Following the public hearing, the Commission voted 5-0 to recommend approval of the variances as applied. Link to Planning Commission packet. 5.Public Comment: No public comments have been received, however, the applicant submitted acknowledgments from the adjacent property owners. 6.Staff Recommendation: Planning Staff recommends approval. AGENDA ITEM COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED Council should move to adopt Resolution 7544, approving the requested variances. Exhibits Exhibit A - Resolution Exhibit B - Proposed Survey Exhibit C - Building Plans Exhibit D - Draft PC Minutes 338