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#886 Ragatz Page 2 February 4, 1985 Both neighbors have indicated they have no objection to the proposal, although the proposed deck with railings does extend past the average setback line. At the January 21, 1985, Planning Commission meeting, applicant stated that he has previously removed approximately 150'-200' of existing concrete sidewalk hardcover within the 0-75' setback area. Planning Commission recommended approval conditioned on favorable findings by the City Council regarding decks as non -hardcover. Findings for approval recommended by Planning commission include: 1. No view problem would be encountered. 2. The proposed deck only extends lakeward as far as the extension of the west line of the house to the south. 3. The location of an existing Box Elder tree and the house to the south are factors which limit the acceptable locations for the proposed deck. 4. The location of applicants existing house poses a problem in locating a suitable deck. 5. Applicant has stated he has removed 150-200 sf of existing hardcover walkways in the 0-75' zone. Conditions recommended by Planning Commission include restrictions on additional future hardcover. Staff notes that applicant has not discusseO specific methods he would use in creating a deck that is not hardcover. The standards set forth in the Krutzig Custom Homes resolution (File 0881 ) could apply to the Ragatz application. Regardless, hardcover in the 75-250' zone will still be less than 25 percent. Tne main issue, then, is whether to allow a deck of any specifications to be placed in the 0-75' zone, where no structures are allowed. Decks are considered as structures. Dons the presumed removal of 150-200sf of sidewalk in itself justifyallowingan eqval area of deck structure? Do any other hardships present themselves as justification for the deck, as you found on the Steve Pauly application on Dahl Road? Applicant's landscape architect has submitted an article regarding decks for your perusal. A resolution reflecting Council's action will be p.-epared for the next Council meeting.