Agenda Packet Cc - regular meeting 7/11/1988

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this house and the house to the east would tend to limit the existing views enjoyed by that neighboring property owner. In staffs opinion, construction of the proposed residence will have only a minor impact on any views enjoyed by the neighboring property owner to the east. The residence to the west also sits near the road at the top of hill, and is also screened to a degree. Since the proposed construction will take place on the east side of applicants property, the impact of the new construction on views enjoyed by the neighbor to the west will also be minimal. 4. Note that the existing house is located only 1.8' from the east side lot line. Applicant is proposing to build upward from this substandard setback and therefore requires a side setbcck variance. The additions that will not be over the existing house all meet the required 10' side setback. There is a minor 1' encroachment of the northwest corner of the house into the 75' setback from the lake. 5. Applicant plans to continue to use the existing garage, which is located uphill near the road level, and would keep the existing sidewalk. He is planning to remove the portable metal shed shown on the survey (Exhibit G). However, it is unclear whether he will remove the concrete slab. DISCUSSION Please review applicants memo and the exhibits presented. It would be helpful for Planning Commission members to view this site if possible, to get an idea of how the proposed structure will fit into the neighborhood without causing view problems or being obtrusive. Althrough the peak height of the structure viewed from the lakeside will be 401, and appear to be 3 1/2 full stories, the house will still et far below the neighboring houses as viewed from the lake. Staff feels applicant has aiready mode improvements to the property by removing the shed that was in the 0-75' zone. The proposed decks in the 0- 75' zone are there Dnly because of the location -,f the existing house. Applicant should be advised that, although he has stated for the record that he intends to use the existing house and foundation, it is the City's policy that if the foundation must be replaced and that house lifted up, that the entire existing house and new additions must be moved laterally to meet the required side setback and lakeshore setbacks. Planning Commission may wish to consider whether the proposed roof lines can be revised downwards 1' fo that they meet the 30' height limitation. ST"T TI ON Although the project is quit ambitious and will change the character #'•e existing house dramatically, staff recommends approval on the basis t,.4t the proposal will not have significant effects on the character of the neighborhood nor will it significantly encroach on views enjoyed by neighboring property owners. The excess hardcover in the 0-75' is justified by the applicants recent removal of a shed that was located on lakeshore, and his intent to remove stepping stones to the lake that now exist.