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Zoning File #1223 <br />March 23, 1988 <br />Page 3 of 3 <br />Staff Recommendation - <br />Staff has no problem with the average lakeshore setback for the <br />proposed deck, finding no impact on the existing views enjoyed by <br />neighboring properties. Staff recommends approval of the deck hardcover <br />per the Planning Commission's recommended condition that existing hardcover <br />in the 0-75' zone be removed, resulting in no net hardcover increase in the <br />0-75' zone. This is consistent with the City's past actions on similar <br />lakeshorA properties where the existing 0-75' hardcover is of a relatively <br />large magnitude. In order to accomplish that, applicant will have to <br />remove the concrete half circle near the outer deck, and will have to <br />slightly reduce the square footage of the proposed deck. (Not!-. also that <br />the footings or foundation of the existing deck at the lakeshore bank <br />probably had a positive effect in keeping that portion of bank from <br />eroding.) <br />Given the Planning Commission recommendation, staff recommends that <br />the 3' cut *ending all the way to the foundation wall be denied. Because <br />from a technical standpoint the long term lake water quality impact of the <br />proposal is neutral relative to other possible bank restoration methods, <br />the basis for denial. should rely on the negative visual impact created, and <br />on the fact that applicant has not demonstrated a hardship that <br />specifically supports the need for the majority of the 3' cut extending to <br />the foundation wall. <br />Staff recommends that the drain tiles directing roof run-off past the <br />lawn to the bank be allowed to femain in place. The alternative would be <br />to direct them to the east side of the house, which might have a <br />detrimental effect on neighboring properties. <br />If the Council chooses to deny the 3' cut as proposed, it would <br />certainly be appropriate for Council to give applicant some direction as to <br />which of the alternative methods may be acceptable. <br />Staff will draft a resolution reflecting Council's action for your <br />next. meeting. <br />