04-20-2026 Planning Commission - Agenda Packet

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Date Application Received: 01/21/2026 Date Application Considered as Complete: 03/31/2026 60-Day Review Period Expires: 05/30/2026 To: Chair Bollis and Planning Commission Members Adam Edwards, City Administrator From: Melanie Curtis, Planner mcc Date: 20 April 2026 Subject: #LA26-000005, Revision LLC o/b/o Brent Teele, 356 Westlake Street Variance Public Hearing Background The applicant seeks approval of an average lakeshore setback (ALS) variance to expand the roofed porch on the lake side of the home, partially lakeward of the ALS. The first-floor portion of the porch will extend lakeward an additional 12 feet and will be converted to a screen porch. The existing roof over the 2nd floor porch will remain as is, and the space will be enclosed as a new bathroom. Practical Difficulties Analysis Applicant Submittal Information: The applicant has identified the nonconforming size of the property and the location of the neighboring homes as practical difficulties supporting the requested variance. Additionally, they have provided supporting documentation regarding Practical Difficulties attached as Exhibit C, and should be asked for additional testimony regarding the application. Planning Staff Practical Difficulty Analysis: Regarding practical difficulty, staff finds that the location and orientation of the neighboring homes and the narrowness of the subject property limit opportunities for expansion. The home to the south is oriented with views away from the subject property to the south. Application Summary: The applicant is requesting an average lakeshore setback variance to extend the existing roofed porch 12 feet closer to the lake. Staff Recommendation: Planning Department Staff recommends approval as applied. 6