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Murphy inquired how tl�e hardcover could be reduced to zero in the 0-75' zone. , - <br /> Gundlach indicated the applicant has agreed to remove a small shed,a stone path,and a s�nall wall. <br /> White inquired whether the wall is supporting the slope. <br /> Gundlach stated the City Engineer did review that area and does not feel that wali is necessary to hold the soil in place. <br /> Gundlach indicated the applicant is entitled to a stairway or other access to the lake. <br /> McMillan noted more blacktop would be required with an attached garage but that in her view Yhe additional driveway is <br /> needed to safely access the lot. <br /> Gundlach noted tl�is property does not have a 250'-500'zone. <br /> Sansevere inquired why some ofthe Planning Commission membe�s feltthis is a rebuild and not a remodel. <br /> Rahn indicated l�e had the opinion tl�at since the footprint is being almost doubled with the remodeling project,it should be <br /> considered a rebuild. Rahn stated in his view homeowners should not Ue granted additional hardcover simpIy because it is a <br /> remodel rather than a rebuild. <br /> Alexander stated the proposed attached gar•age consists of 1,543 square feet and the existing square footage of the house is ' <br /> 1,091 square feet. <br /> Sansevere commented he views tliis as a remodel and that the applicant should not be penalized for adding a garage. . <br /> Gundlach stated there is currently nothing in the code that specifies whether this should Ue considered a retnodel or a rebuild. <br /> � Sansevere noted the applicant is utilizing the existing foundation and eaterior walls. <br /> Murphy pointed out the appearance ofthe structure is being totally changed with the remodeling project. <br /> Wiiite stated the lots in the Casco Point area vary and that this lot has issues with access due to the topography. White noted <br /> the applicant is proposing a 1,500 square foot house,which is not excessive. <br /> McMillan noted some type of variance would Ue needed in order to attach the garage and construct an adequate driveway. <br /> Murphy stated the applicant is willing to remove some hardcover in tlie 0-75'zone and inc�uired whether there would be any <br /> remaining hardcover in that area. � <br /> Gundlach stated City Code does allow property owne►•s to retain a walkway dowu to the lake and that a section of the stone <br /> pathway could be considered access to the lake. Gundlach stated the variance request is for 32.5 percent,with the applicant <br /> indicating he is willing to reduce it to 30 percent in the 75'-250' zone. <br /> McMillan noted the proposed driveway would consist of 1,281 square feet and that a small hirnaround would be needed. <br /> Capra stated lie has attempted a number of times to reduce the amount of hardcover on this lot and that in his view the size of <br /> tl�e house is not excessive. Capra stated he would prefer an attached garage due to the Minnesota winters. Capra indicated he <br /> was able to reduce the hardcover to 30 percent on the rebuild and that he would be willing to reduce the hardcover to 30 peccent <br /> with the remodel. Capra stated he would like to improve the appearance of the lot. <br /> White inc�uired whether the app(icant would prefer to construct a new house or remodel. <br /> Capra stated he would prefer a new structure. Capra indicated tl�e house currently is not livable and that the costs associated <br /> with remodeling are higher than consh•ucting a new residence. <br /> Murphy inquired whether the majority of garages in the Casco Point area are attached or detached. <br /> 10 <br />