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Hardcover <br />Distance Total Area in Existing Allowed Proposed Variance <br />from Setback Hardcover Hardcover Hardcover Requested <br />Shoreline <br />0'-75' 1,480 sq. ft. no NONE no unknown <br />(note Tract U calculations calculations <br />is across Cty. provided provided <br />Rd. 15) <br />75'-250' 38,384 sq. ft. 5,616 sq. ft. 9,708.5 sq. ft. No change None <br />(14.6%) (25%) <br />The applicant has provided a survey which inventories the existing hardcover in the 75'-250' setback. <br />There is existing hardcover (stairway and partial walls)in the 0'-75' setback, however, no information <br />was provided. The proposed retaining wall may encroach into the 0'-75' setback. A more detailed <br />drawing is needed to determine the amount of hardcover and the extent of any encroachment. <br />STATEMENT OF HARDSHIP <br />The applicant has noted on the application that the topography and county road is a hardship. He <br />has also informed staff that he is concerned about his children playing in the backyard near the steep <br />slope. The adjacent properties have retaining walls that were rebuilt after erosion damage from 1987 <br />storms. The applicant wants to build a wall similar to the adjacent walls. (SEE EXHIBITS). <br />This property is a comer lot that meets lot area and lot width requirements. The area where the <br />retaining wall is proposed is partially located within the lakeshore setback and ~essibly on Hennepin <br />County right-of-way . ~ ~ V1.o~ .S 1~ CJ( , "i-n c,Le,-u. pt'l>X\~.l,,-+. <br />Ju..oo~A <br />Criteria for Determining Undue Hardship <br />1. The property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use if used under conditions <br />allowed by the official controls. <br />The property can continue to be used/or a residence. The applicant has stated his concern <br />about safety for his children and the desire to have a wall similar to the adjacent properties. <br /># 2357 Kent and Susan Whitworth <br />1425 Bay Ridge Road <br />4/20/98 <br />page---3