Agenda Packet Cc - regular meeting 7/25/1988

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140' width, 1.0 acre area. In 1967, the zoning code established the zone as R-IC, 1 acre/140' width. Under the 1975 zoning code the property was zored LR-1B 1 acre/140' width. This zoning code, which is currently in of:lect, restricts building to lots of one acre or more. As of 1984, in the LR-lB zoning district, there were 657 existing developed single-family residential units. Of those 657 units, 96% are equal or greater to 0.20 acres, 79% are equal to or greater 0.40 acres. Only 4% are less than 0.20 acres. According to the applicable zoning codes, the H-nrichs would require both lot area and lot width variances to build as they desire. The circumstances of the lot would also seem to necessitate a hardcover variance. However, Henrich states that he is willing to stipulate that he will landscape the property in such a way as to comply with the hardcover requirements. C. Planning Commission Action On June 6, 1988, the Planning Commission reviewed Henrich's application and the City Staff recommendations and voted 4-0 to der►y the variances. The Planning Commission based its decision on the follo.?ing reasons 1. Adding another house to the extensively developed neighborhood will not be keeping with the spirit and intent of the LR-lB zoning district. 2. The granting of the lot area and the lot width variances will ultimately lead to requests for variances to average lakeshore setback and hardcover requirements. 3. Granting the variances will ultimately have a negative impact on the character of the neighborhood as well as have a negative impact on the quality of water in Lake Minnetonka. 4. The applicant has a reasonable use of the property as a s le yard area which he has maintained as part of his pri►iciple residence for more taan 10 years, hence denial of the variances cannot be considered as a taking. In addition, city staff determined that Henrich had not demonstrated undue hardship under the applicable ordinance.