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Zoning File #1329 <br />September 14, 1988 <br />Page 3 of 3 <br />Also in regards to the wetland setback, note that at the north end of <br />the house there will be a minor amount of filling within the 26' wetland <br />setback, but no fill is proposed in a location less than 4' above the <br />wetland outlet elevation. <br />Regarding the front yard setback, note that the proposed encroaching <br />house corners are 37' and 28' respectively from the front lot line while <br />being 73' and 55' respectively from the actual pavement of the private <br />road. The proposed driveway and apron will cover much of the front yard <br />area. <br />Staff Recomendation - <br />Staff's initial reaction is that a house could certainly be designed <br />to fit the limited building envelope normally required, however, aesthetic <br />and functional concerns have led the applicant and his architect to the <br />proposed design. Staff feels the requested variances will have no <br />significant impact on the wetland nor on the quality of run-off that <br />ultimately may enter Lake Minnetonka from this sight. Planning Commission <br />may wish to review Exhibit I, which shows the layout of the existing <br />private road which serves this residence and the former Pillsbury residence <br />to the east. All other lots of the Woodhill Ridge subdivision will access <br />off Woodhill Avenue. <br />If Planning Commission feels that the hardships suggested by the <br />architect are valid, and if Planning Commission recommends approval of the <br />requested variances, staff would suggest the following conditions of <br />approval: <br />1. Any additional encroachments or changes to the footprint and site plan <br />must be approved by the City. <br />2. Absolutely no grading work will be allowed within the boundaries of <br />the Drainage and Conservation and Flowage Easements. <br />3. Appropriate erosion control measures shall be in place during all <br />phases of construction of this residence, to insure that no sediments <br />enter the wetland. <br />4. Removal of fallen trees and debris within the drainage easement <br />setback area will be allowed, but no grade changes other than those <br />proposed on the approved site plan will be allowed. <br />5. Applicant is advised to contact the M.C.W.D. to determine whether they <br />will require a permit for th-'s work. <br />