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Zoning Files #1866, 1867, 1868 October 4, 1993 Page 2 B. #1867 -Application #1867 involves variances that would allow a lakeside deck to be located 2' from the 929.4 resulting in a 114 s.f. of hardcover within the 0-75' setback area. There was confusion with information submitted with application in reviewing the survey and the detail on the deck and access stair. Exhibit J does detail the proposed lakeside deck's actual dimension. The Shoreland Ordinance (Section 10.56, Subdivision 16 F) does not specifically limit a property to one access stair for lakeshore lots with steep topography. There are two existing stairs to lakeshore via grade level stone steps that provide access to the lakeshore but not to a dock. Applicants have advised that they have not made a determination as to the comprehensive improvement of the lakeshore property. Their position is that much of the existing improvements within the lakeshore lot along the east shoreline are historic and will require special consideration. As of this time, they have no definite plans for any restoration but seek to install a new dock with an access stair from the activity yard to the southeast side of property. The property consists of some 620 lineal feet of shoreline along the east side and some 1,000 feet along the west side. The east shoreline has the steep topographies requiring access stairs. It was noted in the Planning Commission review that if the properties were subdivided based on the lineal footage of shoreline, three residential docks with access stairs could be installed along the east shore. The major concern for this review was the request for the lakeside deck where no such improvements are allowed. Applicants advised that the structure is needed to support an irrigation structure at approximately 4'x4' and the structure will also be used for storage of sections of deck during winter months. The deck will not be used for entertainment or recreation but will provide a landing for people to access boats at dock. The deck will contain a 6' high pillar with light providing lighting for the users of the dock area. No other light pillars are proposed. Review Exhibit I, staff will recommend that applicants apply to the LMCD for dock permit for the 60' dock located 20' from the shared lot line with the property owner to the immediate south but will encroach the 20' required side setback from lot lines extended into lake. Dock must be installed per current LMCD's standards. Another issue raised during the review of the application was that the most northern of the existing stairs was partially removed in error. A few of the upper level stone steps were removed and were immediately replaced which technically require variance approval. The Planning Commission once again referred to applicants' original introductory comments noting the comprehensive improvement of the east shoreline is not currently planned and will be addressed at a later time. The Planning Commission members had no problem with upper level stone steps being replaced.