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Zoning File /1.529 May 15, 1990 Page 2 of 3 4. The proposed garage leaves an average driveway depth from the paved portion of Bayside Road, of 34', ample depth to park 2 cars side -by -side without affecting traffic. Note that any functional backup apron would likely he mostly in the County right-of-way. The County Highway Department in the past has indicated they would prefer that extremely wide, undefined driveway entrances such as or. applicant's property and the neighboring Peterson property, be reduced in width. The applicant's 20' width driveway will reduce by almost half the existing access width. Staff would recommend that the applicant check with Hennepin County as to whether they have other specific conditions. Certainly, the County would have to a,nprove a backup apron within their right-of-way. On the "proposed" drawing, staff has sketched an expanded parking area should Planning Commission wish to consider allowing for additional parking within the property boundaries. S. The proposed garage maintains more than 20' to the neighboring residence structure to the south. 6. It appears that ? of the 3 large pine trees in the front yard probably wi 1 1 have to he removed in order to accommodate this garage. A decreased south side lot line setback might al low for a second pine tree to be saved. Discussion - This lot is extremely limited, although the existing house and deck are outside the 75' lakeshore protected area. The remainder of the property is so small that the hardcover allotment is eaten up merely by the house and deck, before side- walks, driveway and garage are considered. The neighboring property owner to the south, who is most affected, has indicated approval of the proposal. Staff would note that this neighbor's detached garage is approximately as close to the traveled roadway as applicant's attached garage will be. Applicant's residence has entry doors en either side, and it would seem that the northerly door may have much less use than the southerly door. Applicant should indicate what sidewalks if any could t;e reduced or eliminated, and should indicate where doorways are intended for this garage. Will there he direct access to the house from inside the garage, and wi 1 1 there he 2 outside access doors?