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4. The current proposal does require a variance to the front setback. This is an oddly configured lot, and staff has determined that although it is a lakeshore lot, a 30' front setback would be required from all lot lines abutting the right- of-way of "Maple Avenue". The proposed garage is 15' from the front lot line. Additionally, one could argue that the garage is between the house and the front lot line, and requires a variance for that. (On the other hand, codes do technically allow a garage to be 10' from a street lot line for lakeshore lots, see code section 10.03, subd. 9d attached). Staff's interpretation is that a variance is needed for this garage configuration. 5. The current proposal is an attempt by the applicant to minimize the necessity for cutting trees, while also minimizing new hardcover. Since a portion of Maple Avenue was recently vacated, it is unlikely that the remaining public portion of Maple Avenue will be significantly upgraded, henct the 15* setback to the right-of-way will continue to appear as a setback of nearly 50' from the actual travelled driveway. Also, during the summer, the garage will be fairly well screened by existing vegetation. The visual impact of this garage in the neighborhood would seem to be minimal. 6. Note that lot coverage by buildings with this proposal will be less than 10%, and total square footage of accessory building footprints will be about 1750 s.f., in both respects meeting the accessory structure development standards recently recommended by the Planning Commission for adoption by the Council. 7. The applicant has indicated he will be applying for the guesthouse conditional use permit to allow continued guesthouse use of the space above the garage. Applicant has requested that Planning Commission separate the issue of the existing guesthouse unit from the proposed detached garage va‘iances, in order that he can start the garage construction as soon as possible. Applicant is aware that should the guesthouse conditional use permit not be granted, plumbing would have to be removed from that structure. Discussion - In reviewing the site, the current proposal is clearly more appropriate from a hardcover standpoint than the original proposed garage uphill from the existing garage. The current proposal allows much of the existing hardcover to be removed and makes more efficient use of the existing driveway areas. The size of the lot is such that the imoact of this additional garage spaje does not cause hardcover excesses, nor does it exceed the proposed standards under consideration for accessory structures. Staff Recommendation - Staff would recommend approval of the proposed garage J