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FILE 07-3261 <br /> January 16,2007 <br /> • Page 3 of 3 <br /> approva!only whe�r it is demonsirated t/tat s[tc/t «ctions wi!!be in keepifrg with tlte spirit anrl iirie7tt nf tlee <br /> Orono Zo�ti�tg Corle. , <br /> ' Issues for Consideration <br /> � Was the deficient lot area created after the subdivision regtilations were in effect? The first <br /> subdivision regl.ilations that included mininnun lot sizes were adopted in 1955. The only <br /> adjacent house was constructed in 1920, so this house has always been on a lot the cui�rent <br /> size. <br /> Without the vaxiance is there reasonable use of the property? There is no vacant adjacent <br /> property the Applicants could acquire to enlarge fihe Iot. The City's policy is to maintain <br /> unimproved street right of ways that provide or have the potential to provide lake access. <br /> State statutes would allow reconstruction of the existing house to the exact footprint and <br /> vohime. The existing house is oi�ly 61 feet from the lake when a 75 foot setback is required. <br /> Would the house alter the essential character of the Iocality? There are nine lakeshore lots on <br /> Cherry Place. Three (uicluding tlus one) axe about 3/4 of an acre. Five are about half an acre. <br /> The ninth is about a quarter acre. Lots on the west side of Cherry Place are similar in size. <br /> Ofthe nine lakeshore lots three (1330, 1430 and 1470)have been or are proposed for <br /> redevelopment. Two (1360 and 1450)have had or have approval for major additions that <br /> �include a whole house renovation. After reviewing the plans owner of the adjacent property <br /> commented that the two story house will make his house look less tall. <br /> Are there any other issues or concerns with this application? <br /> Staff Recommendation . <br /> Planning Staff recommends approval of the lot area variance subject to approval of the fmal <br /> gradiiig plan by the City Engineer. <br />