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FILE #LA25-000026 <br />21 July 2025 <br />Page 2 of 5 <br />Practical Difficulties Analysis <br />Applicant Submittal Information: The applicant has identified the large area of Ferndale Marsh as impacting <br />the developability of the property, with additional lake and wetland setbacks, as practical difficulties <br />supporting the requested variances. Additionally, they have provided supporting documentation regarding <br />Practical Difficulties attached as Exhibit C, and should be asked for additional testimony regarding the <br />application. <br />Planning Staff Practical Difficulty Analysis: Regarding practical difficulty, Staff finds the significant impact of <br />Ferndale Marsh from a setback and lake designation standpoint results in no legal buildable area. These <br />factors, combined with the location of the existing improvements, serve as practical difficulties generally <br />supporting the requested variances. <br />Due to the nonconforming conditions on the property, any change to the footprint of the decks resulting in <br />new footprint areas will require variances. The purpose of the proposed changes, to improve the functionality <br />of the deck areas, appears to be reasonable, and although minimal, Staff does not support the increase in <br />hardcover. The additional hardcover proposed within the 75-foot setback should be offset by equal or greater <br />hardcover removals elsewhere on the property. <br />LOT ANALYSIS WORKSHEET <br />Section 78-305 + 78-1279 — Setbacks: <br />Proposed <br />Proposed <br />LR-1A <br />Required <br />Existing <br />East Deck <br />West Deck <br />Rear (south) <br />50' <br />35' Home <br />No change <br />No change <br />61' Home <br />Side Street <br />30' <br />No change <br />No change <br />80' West Deck <br />Northeast <br />27.3' Home <br />30' <br />No change <br />No change <br />Side <br />33.8' East Deck <br />Wetland <br />25' <br />24' East Deck <br />43' West Deck <br />20' <br />38' <br />Lakeshore <br />75' <br />The adjacent home (1070 Ferndale Rd W) is situated as close as 52 feet from the OHWL. <br />Average <br />The new (east) deck is proposed to increase its ALS encroachment by 4 feet. <br />Lakeshore <br />The new (west) deck is proposed to increase its ALS encroachment by 5 feet. <br />Section 78-305 — Lot Area/Width: <br />LR-1A <br />Lot Area <br />Lot Width <br />Required <br />87,120 s.f. 2.0 acres) <br />200' <br />Actual <br />22,740 s.f. (0.5 acre) above the OHWL <br />— 192' @ 75' / —226' @ OHWL <br />Section 78-1403 — Structural Building Coverage: <br />Total Lot Area <br />Total Structural Coverage <br />22,740 s.f. (0.5 acre) <br />Allowed: 4,548 s.f. (20%) <br />Existing: 3,756 s.f. (16.5%) <br />Proposed: 3,756 s.f. (16.5%) <br />130 <br />