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Date: July 21, 2025 Item: 5.1 <br />Presenter: Melanie Curtis, Planner <br />Section: Public Hearings <br /> <br />Title: #LA25-000023, David Charlez Designs o/b/o Mark Stadheim, 1390 Rest <br />Point Road, Variances (Melanie Curtis) <br /> <br /> <br />1.Purpose: <br />The purpose of this request is to consider variances from the 75-foot lake setback, average <br />lakeshore setback, and rear yard setback to allow construction of an expanded 2nd story addition <br />over the existing home and a minimal increase in the elevation of the existing deck. <br />2.MN§15.99 Application Deadline: <br />The application was submitted on June 16th, and considered to be complete on June 25, 2025. The <br />60-day review timeline will expire on August 24, 2025. <br />3.Background: <br />The property is nonconforming in size, and the existing home encroaches lakeward of the average <br />lakeshore setback line (ALS) and the 75-foot lake setback. It also encroaches 10 feet into the <br />required 30-foot rear setback. The new owners are proposing 2nd story additions to increase the <br />living space on the 2nd level of the home while maintaining the existing footprint. They also <br />propose a minimal increase in height of the existing low-level deck to create a level threshold (no <br />step down). No footprint expansions are proposed. Please refer to the Planning Report attached as <br />Exhibit A for a full analysis. <br />4.Public Comment: <br />Public comments in support of the variance request were submitted and are attached as Exhibit H. <br />5.Staff Recommendation: <br />Staff recommends approval as applied. <br />6.Planning Commission Action Requested: <br />Planning Commission should move to approve application LA25-000023. <br />AGENDA ITEM <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Exhibits <br />Exhibit A - Planning Report <br />Exhibit B - Application <br />Exhibit C - Practical Difficulty <br />Exhibit D - Survey <br />Exhibit E - Plans <br />Exhibit F - Hardcover <br />Exhibit G - Aerial Photos <br />Exhibit H - Property List & Neighbor Comments <br />Exhibit I - Map <br />6