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Zoning File #2088 <br />April 11, 1996 <br />Page 3 <br />Review of Amended Proposal <br />As recommended by Planning Commission during the November review (Exhibit A) the applicant <br />has placed the addition to the south side of the existing residence so as to minimize any visual impact <br />upon the Wicklund residence to the immediate north. At the request of the Landmark Drive <br />neighbors, Exhibit F, the structure is now placed 15' from the newly defined west lot line. Residents <br />of Landmark agreed to not pursue any claim to vacated alley if applicant agreed to meet the 15' <br />minimum setback. <br />The structure measures approximately 71' in an east/west direction. And at the west side the <br />structure averages 26' in depth and at the east 58' which includes a 21.8'x8' covered deck at the <br />southeast comer of residence. Applicant's surveyor, Exhibit K, has not located deck at southeast <br />comer that will be 45' from County Road. <br />As already noted above, the applicant has been advised that the existing foundation under the old <br />structure cannot support the proposed second story. Applicant shall install an entirely new <br />foundation. Applicant has applied for approval of the existing setback at the side/north lot line at <br />3.5'. Applicant has also placed garage addition at existing detached garage setback of 27' from the <br />side north lot line. <br />Hardcover in the 250-500' setback area is excessive because setback area is limited. Total hardcover <br />is maintained at 16.3%. The 75-250' setback area will contain only 6.1%. Major issue for this <br />review is resolve of the intense setback variances sought by applicant. <br />Hardships <br />The hardships remain the same as in the earlier review. <br />1. Triangular or unusual shape of property. <br />2. Property is surrounded by either roadways or driveways on all sides. <br />3. Property has been assessed and is served by sewer. <br />4. Desire of applicant to balance visual needs of property owner to the north and <br />preserve lake views where applicant has no legal claim as property is not a lakeshore <br />lot. <br />5. Agreement to maintain 15' setback from west lot line.