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FI LE#06-3182 <br /> . ' 16 March 2006 <br /> Page 5 of 5 <br /> should be �sked for adclitional testiinony regarding the application. <br /> Hardship Analysis <br /> lir cansirlering applicnfio�rs for varinitce, l/re Pln►rrring Co��u�tission slrnll coilsider t/�e effect of tlre <br /> proposer!vnrirrirce upoit the lrealt/r,snfety nnd welfiire of tlre conunruriry, �risling«nd rrnticipatet!traffrc <br /> conrlitioirs, /ight and uir, danger of frre, risk to 1/re prrb/ic snfety, and the effecl on values nf properry tir <br /> the srirrocurdi�rg«rea. Tlre P/rnrni�tg Conurrissio��slln!!consider recor�rme�lding«pprovnl for ►�nriances <br /> fronr 1/te lilernl prouisions of Ilie Zoning Code i�i i�tsitu�ces wltere 1/reir sfricl enforcenrent wor�ld cnrise <br /> undrre /tnrdslrip becnuse of circiu�rs![rnces rnrique to tlre intlivfdun/property rurder co�rsirleration, ant! <br /> slrrrll�eca�rmend npproval o�rly wl�eir il is de�rennstrtrtet!1/rat sr�clr aclions wi// be in keepi�rg wit/r !!re <br /> spirit aud inlent of t/te Orono Zoiring Corle. <br /> Staff�nds that wiih respect to the lot area and lot width variance requests as the area and <br /> width are signif cantly substandard there are hardships inherent to the land to justify - <br /> granting these variances. Similarly with the lake setback and ha�•dcover variailce <br /> requests, there is not a reasonable buildable area in which to build a home wifih a <br /> conforming hardcover level and lake setback. However, the applicant has proposed two <br /> decks (one street-side and one larger one on the lake side) which account for a total of <br /> 308 s.f. of hardcover on tlie property. While staff does not necessarily feel that a deck is <br /> an inappropriate request, there may be justification to scale down or reduce the lakeside <br /> deck as proposed. Additionally, the City Engineer has reviewed the floodplain initigation <br /> plan and has deemed it acceptable. Staff supports the conditional use permit for land <br /> alterations within the floodplain. As land alterations are proposed within the floodplain, <br /> the applicant must seek the necessary approvals from the Minnehaha Creek Watershed <br /> District. <br /> Tssues for Consideration <br /> Are there any other issues or concerns with this application? <br /> Staff Recommendation <br /> Planning Staff recommends approval of the lot width, lot area, lake setback and some <br /> level of hardcover variances in conjunction with the redevelopinent of this property. The <br /> applicant must receive approvals from the MCWD for the work below the 931.5' <br /> elevation. Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit for grading and fill <br /> within the floodplain incorporating the recomniendations of the MCWD and the City <br /> Engineer. <br /> 5 <br />