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Date Application Received: 03/19/2025 Date Application Considered as Complete: 04/03/2025 60-Day Review Period Expires: 06/02/2025 To: Chair Bollis and Planning Commission Members Adam Edwards, City Administrator From: Matthew Karney, Planner Date: 21 April 2025 Subject: #LA25-000011, Rehkamp Larson Architects, 3275 Carman Road Variances – Public Hearing Background The applicant proposes a home expansion project that includes modifications and expansions to the existing front porch, deck, and roof overhangs/eaves, as well as a chimney shroud addition. See Exhibit F (Variance Exhibits), submitted by the applicant, detailing the full scope of work to be completed. Due to the property’s location on a peninsula, the existing residence is fully lakeward of the average lakeshore setback (ALS) line and is abutting the 75-foot lakeshore setback. With this project, the hardcover within the 75- foot lakeshore setback will decrease by 153 net square feet. Overall, the hardcover on the property will increase from 11.1% to 13.3%, an amount that is below the 25% level allowed within Tier 1 of the Stormwater Quality Overlay District where the property is located. Practical Difficulties Analysis Applicant Submittal Information: The applicant has provided a detailed analysis of the work to be completed, noting that the building envelope of the site is small and is nearly unbuildable due to the ALS. The applicant highlights that the property owners want to improve their house, and are contemplating the proposed changes instead of demolishing the house and rebuilding brand new. With the limitations of the site, the homeowners have little leeway in improving their home. Planning Staff Practical Difficulty Analysis: As a peninsular property, the location of the ALS is approximately 39 feet behind the existing primary residence, and any improvements would be within the ALS. Additionally, the existing residence is sited up against the lakeshore setback on two sides, where most improvements on the lake side of the house fall within the lakeshore setback. Although the hardcover is increasing on the property with this project, the hardcover within the lakeshore setback is decreasing. The structural improvements are primarily screened by the existing residence, and in staff’s opinion, outside of the neighboring properties lake views. Application Summary: The applicant requests variances from the average lakeshore setback, 75-foot lake setback and hardcover within the 75-foot lake setback for a home expansion project. Staff Recommendation: Planning Department Staff recommends approval. 38