05-18-2015 Planning Commission Packet

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NIINUTES OF THE ORQNO PLANNING CONIlVIISSION MEETING Mondsy,April 20,2015 6:30 o'clock p.m. The retaining walls within the 75-foot setback are the subject to tonight's hardcover vaziance,which is required due to the reconfiguration. An in-kind replacement of the retaining walls would be permitted without a hardcover variazice. As stated within Staffls report,the hardcover calculations and the survey showing the existing conditions near the lake provided with the application were inadequate. The applicant worked with Staff and has provided a revised survey calculations and landscape plan resulting in 24.9 percent hardcover,which would be permitted. The revised pIan reflects a reduction in hardcover of 201 square feet within the 75- foot setback area to offset the decking that was shown in the Staff report. The applicant's pIan involves rebuilding and rearranging this lake access stair new the e�cisting boathouse, installing new retaining walls,replacing an existing deck, and replacing the decking on the lakeside of the boathouse with a landscaped rock area. Curtis noted the retai�ning wall is the only new hardcover. The stairway and landing is permitted since it is an allowed hardcover structure within the 0-75 and not subject to the variance. The retaining walls will not result in an increase of hardcover over 25 percent and appear to be necessary to ensurc the stability of the slope without significant grading to stabilize the lake yard without walls, Staff finds that the variance to allow the construction of the reconfigured retaining wall within the 0-75 foot zone appears to be reasonable and consistent with similar properties in the neighborhood and the retaining wall plan will offer an improvement from the euisting wooden tiered walls when viewed from the lake. The City Engineer has reviewed the plans and no significant concems were nated. Staff recommends approval of the hardcover variance for the retaining wall to be located within the 0-75 foot setback according to revised submitted plans and consistent with compliance with the City Engineer's recommenda#ions with the following conditions: 1. The applicant shall submit a landscape plan for the 0-75 foot zone which offers screening of the improvements from the lake; 2. Applicant shall provide a revised hardcover calculation and suzvey showing total site hardcover conforming at or below 25 percent for final inspections and for issuance of the final certificate of occupancy for the new home; 3. An administrative zoning permit will he required prior to commencement of the proposed work with.in the 7S-foot setback; 4. The applicant shall comply with permitting req.uirements of the MCWD. Curtis stated the Planning Commission should hold a public hearing and discuss the application. L.�skinen asked how much hardcover will now be in the 0-75 foot zone. Curtis indicated the applicants have reduced it by 201 square feet. Mark Hauri,W Landscapes, stated he is available to answer any questions the Planning Commission may have. Page 4 of 13