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• TO: City Council FROM: Michael P. Gaffron, Assistant Zoning Administrator DATE: June 6, 1985 SUBJECT: #920 Lou Fegers, 3590 North Shore Drive - Variance Zoning District - LR-lC Application - Hardcover, setback variances to replace structurally unsafe attached garage with living area. List of Exhibits IKETING Exhibit A - Application Il�t{ 10 j��5 Exhibit B - Property Owners List Exhibit C - Plat Map Exhibit D - Hardcover Calculations and Staff Revision of Hardcover Hardcover Calculations Exhibit E - Letter of Request Exhibit F - Survey p.l - showing proposed addition and deck Exhibit G - Survey p.2 - showing proposed extent of foundation excluding decks Exhibit H - Survey p.3 - showing hardcover applicant would be willing to remove Exhibit I - Planning Commission Minutes 5-20-85 Mr. Fegers has an attached garage that is rapidly becoming detached. He proposes to remove the garage, the dirt under it, and the existinq failing foundation walls, and replace with actual living space. Ir. the process, he proposes to "square off " the left rear corner of the house, and will no longer have a garage on the property. In fact, he would require extensive variances if he ever wanted to place a garage on the property in the future. He also proposes to add a screen porch or, the lake side of the house, and a deck walKway along the left side of the house (see Exhibit F). There is no question that the proposal will improve the appearance, livability, and safety of the property. However, portions of the proposed additions fall within the 0-75' setback area and will increase the hardcover slightly in the 0-75' setback zone. I also do not see a stairway leading to the ground from the deck; the applicant has not indicated whether one would be installed. Mr. Fegers and :iis builder have questioned the measurement of the lakeshore setback as shown on the survey, noting that the water is at a high level at this time. Indeed, by Code the lakeshore yard is measured from elevation 929. 4 MSI,, which in this case is located at some indeterminate point in the marsh vegetation bordering the open water. In discussii-,g this with the surveyor, he noted that it is not feasible to determine a 929.4 contour in marshlands such as this because the hummocks and mucky soi 1 material do na yield a stable, un4 form bottom.