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AGENDA ITEM Date: March 10, 2025 Title: LA25-000003, 155 Wear Lane North, Variance - Resolution 7566 Presenter: Matt Karney, Planner Section: Community Development Report Item: 22 Purpose: The applicant requests a variance to construct a covered entry within the 50-foot front yard setback. 2. MN§15.99 Application Deadline: The application was made on January 16, 2025 and deemed complete on January 28, 2025. Following the 60-day review period this application expires on March 29, 2025. 3. Background: The applicant proposes to build a covered entry at the front of the existing primary residence. This residence is located towards the front (east) of the property at a angle roughly 3 feet from to the front setback. The proposed covered entry extends 7.7 feet from the existing home towards the street, encroaching 4.7 feet into the front setback of 50 feet. The property itself is heavily wooded, and the house is adequately buffered on all sides. The applicant notes that the new roofed front entry will address water run off issues from the existing roof. Link to Planning Commission Packet. 4. Planning Commission Vote and Comment: On February 18, 2025, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and discussed the requested variance. Commissioners were generally supportive of the addition and the limitations created the the location of the current home. Following the public hearing, the Commission voted 5-2 to recommend approval of the variance as recommended by staff. Link to Planning Commission Video. Public Comment: No public comments have been received. 6. Staff Recommendation: Planning Staff recommends approval. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED Council should move to adopt Resolution 7566, approving the requested variance subject to conditions. Exhibits A. Resolution 7566 B. Site Plan & Elevations C. Draft PC Minutes 300