Agenda Packet Cc - regular meeting 7/25/1988

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Zoning File #1307 Page 2 of 2 Review Exhibits C and D. The applicants plans now show a deck that does not exceed 165 s.f. of area. The stairs have the appropriate number of risers within the 12 foot intervals. Applicant has reduced the amount of additional hardcover by employing the gravel area of the retaining wall landings requiring only one deck stair 3' 6" by 3' 3". In addition, review Exhibit F, the building inspector has reviewed the revised plans submitted by the applicant and has approved them finding that they meet all requirements of the state building code. As the majority of the Planning Commission have conceptually approved the proposed reconstruction of a deck, access stair, and shed within the Scanlons lakeshore yard, staff will repeat some of the suggested findings from an original staff memo dated June 1, 1988 if application was to be approved. A. The applicant has reduced hardcover with the new proposal for the improvements within the lakeshore yard and within the 75-250, setback area. B. The existing structures were removed as a result of a severe storm that eroded the lakeshore bank and had nothing to do with the improper maintenance of the subject structures. C. There have been no substantial changes in the code since 1975 when the LR districts and lakeshore standards were established. D. The City had approved similar variances for the property in 1978. E. The steep topography requires special consideration for the residents of the property. F. The applicant's physical limitations as documented by his personal physician's report would prevent his full enjoyment of his lakeshore property if the deck and shed were not restored to lakeshore yard. The following conditions are also recommended with the approval of this application: 1. Run-off from the roof of the shed must be directed away from the grade level of the retaining wall and drained to a drainage structure already within the retaining wall substructure or via an independent drainage tile. This will prevent any undermining of the existing retaining wall structure. 2. Plantings must be provided adjacent to each of the retaining wall levels to provide the necessary screening and ground cover stablization. 3. The applicant has agreed to remove 157 s.f. of existing hardcover within the 75-250' setback area. Such hardcover removals must be completed by Please advise staff if additional information is required or if you have any questions concerning the new material submitted by the applicants prior to the meeting.