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Zoning File #1930 May 11, 1994 Page 2 of 3 Description of Request Applicant proposes construction of a new residence on Lot 1 of the Byfield plat. The footprint of the residence is shown at 1900 s.f. with an attached two-stall garage at 575 s.f. Applicant's architect, Clark Engler, has advised that the actual residence to be constructed will be smaller than the 1900 s.f. footprint as the footprint shown on the site plan and survey is the approximate footprint of Mrs. Cost's existing residence in Plymouth. Mr. Engler was the architect who designed the original home and will design the new residence for Mrs. Cost. No elevations or floor plans are proposed but photos of her existing residence have been provided. Natural materials and colors that blend in with the environment are planned similar to the earthtone colors used in the contemporary design of the existing residence (Exhibit K, color photos, will be viewed at meeting). The north side of the house facing the Luce Line will be one story, long and low to ground. The lower level will have a walkout to the south. Although the property consists of 5 acres, 3 acres are wet and the remaining 2 acres are limited by bluff and steep slopes and a protected tributary that requires more restrictive setback standards than were in effect in 1980. When the Byfield plat was approved, the setback for structures was only 26'. Note non-structural hardcover can be located within the 7 5-100' setback area from the tributary. The applicant met with the Orono and DNR staffs at the site to discuss possible need for fencing to eliminate trespassing on property at the northern boundaries adjacent to the tributary and Luce Line. Staff discouraged applicant from installing a fence as fencing soon becomes an attractive nuisance. The applicant was encouraged to contact police when the trespassing became objectionable. She was advised to put up no trespassing signage advising people of private property and the DNR would put up their standard signage advising of the limits of the trail. Staff has discussed the encroachment of the driveway within the bluff impact zone noting that there is adequate area to meet a 5' setback from the side south lot line and meet the 20' setback from the defined top of the bluff. When the Byfield plat was approved by the City, a shared access was encouraged by both the County and the City. Upon the sale of the property to the current owner, the original developer asked the City and the County to allow a separate access for Lot 1 to allow Lot 2 to retain the existing access. This request was approved by both the County and the City. It is the applicant's desire to also maintain her own drive because of the potential of liability when dealing with a shared drive. The applicant is meeting with a representative of Hennepin County DOT on Wednesday, May 11, to review the realigned curb cut. Hardship Statement Review Exhibits B and C.